In a thrilling finale to Euro 2024, Spain secured their fourth European Championship trophy with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This win cements Spain’s status as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history and marks their third title in the last five editions.
The opening 45 minutes saw both teams cautiously feeling each other out, with Spain dominating possession but struggling to create clear-cut chances. England managed the first shot on target just before halftime, as Phil Foden’s close-range effort was comfortably saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón.
The game burst into life shortly after the restart. Despite losing influential midfielder Rodri to injury at halftime, Spain took the lead in the 47th minute. Nico Williams, one of the tournament’s breakout stars, found the bottom corner with a smart finish, assisted by the prodigious Lamine Yamal.
The Three Lions, true to their tournament form, fought back. Substitute Cole Palmer leveled the score in the 73rd minute with a brilliantly placed left-footed strike from outside the box, momentarily rekindling England’s hopes of ending their 58-year trophy drought.
Spain, however, had the final say. In the 86th minute, substitute Mikel Oyarzabal turned in a cross to score the decisive goal, breaking English hearts and securing the trophy for La Roja.
Despite the loss, England demonstrated their resilience, coming from behind as they had done throughout the tournament. Their performance in reaching their first final on foreign soil highlights the progress made under manager Gareth Southgate.
Spain’s victory adds to their impressive international record:
This latest success draws comparisons to the golden era of Spanish football, featuring legends like Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, and Andres Iniesta.
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