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England beat Spain in a penalty shootout to retain its title in the 2025 Women's European Championship final. The teams finished extra time tied 1-1, then England edged ahead 3-1 on penalty kicks.
The Lionesses are again champions of Europe after outlasting World Cup champions Spain to win Women's EURO after penalties in Switzerland.
Spain Tournament Leaders. In five matches in UEFA Women's Euro, Alexia Putellas has helped spur Spain with three goals and four assists. Esther Gonzalez has netted four goals with
England won Euro 2025 and retained their European crown after beating Spain on penalties. Spain dominated much of the game and took the lead midway through the first half after Mariona Caldentey found the net. England, however, dug in and equalised after the break when Alessia Russo headed home Chloe Kelly’s cross.
Despite being crowned world champions, the Spanish women's team doesn't have many followers - with the Luis Rubiales scandal overshadowing the win.
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England's Chloe Kelly set up Alessia Russo for the equalizer vs. Spain. 18 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:19
England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.