Spain vs England – A Final for the Ages at Women’s Euro 2025
So, here we are—Spain and England are set to clash in the Women’s Euro 2025 final, and honestly, this feels like the showdown everyone had been hoping for. You've got the reigning European champions in England going up against the reigning World Cup champions, Spain. Talk about a blockbuster ending to a high-stakes tournament.
The paths they took to get here couldn’t have been more different. Spain has mostly coasted through the competition with just one real scare—Germany pushed them in the semifinals, but Spain held on. On the other hand, England’s route has been anything but smooth. They’ve trailed in three of their five matches, survived dramatic comebacks, and honestly looked like they were about to bow out more than once. But somehow, they keep finding a way.
What makes this final so fascinating is the contrast in styles. Spain brings that signature technical flair with a midfield that reads like an all-star lineup—Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, both two-time Ballon d’Or winners, are absolute maestros. According to Putellas, Spain is confident in their control of the game and their precision in possession, which makes them very tough to beat.
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England, on the other hand, is pure grit and resilience. They’ve pulled off heart-pounding escapes in both knockout rounds thanks to super-subs like Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly. Agyemang’s late goals—one in the 81st minute, the other in the sixth minute of stoppage time—literally saved their tournament lives. Their captain Leah Williamson admitted Spain is the best at what they do, but she believes England has its own strengths that can tilt the balance.
Another twist? England’s opening loss to France actually helped them by keeping Spain on the opposite side of the bracket—setting up what many see as the “dream final.” These two teams know each other well. They’ve beaten one another in recent tournaments: England knocked Spain out of Euro 2022 in extra time, and Spain returned the favor with a win in the 2023 World Cup final. Even in the Nations League this year, they traded victories.
Add to that the drama around team fitness. England’s Lauren James, a major attacking force, had been a doubt after an ankle injury but now looks set to play. That’s a huge boost for England’s hopes of defending their title.
There’s also a bit of history being made regardless of who wins—both teams are led by female head coaches, Sarina Wiegman for England and Montse Tomé for Spain. For the eighth straight time, the Women’s Euro will be won by a woman-led team. And for Spain, this is their first final in 13 tries. That alone is a story.
So yeah, buckle up. This isn’t just a final—it’s a clash of champions, of styles, of history, and of sheer willpower. Whoever lifts that trophy on Sunday will have absolutely earned it.
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