By Marta Elena Casanova
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England are UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 champions. The Lionesses beat Spain on penalties in the final held Sunday night at the St. Jakob‑Park in Basel, Switzerland, after a 1–1 draw in regular and extra time. The victory was sealed by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton’s heroics and a decisive penalty from Chloe Kelly, once again the match-winner in a European final.
It’s the second consecutive European title for England’s women’s team and the first major international trophy ever won by an English national side — male or female — outside of the United Kingdom.
First half: Caldentey gives Spain the lead
Spain started strongly, dominating possession and setting the tempo. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute: a cross from Ona Batlle was perfectly met by Mariona Caldentey, who headed the ball past Hampton for the 1–0 lead. Spain continued to control the game but failed to double their advantage before halftime.
Second half: England respond, Russo levels the match
The second half saw a revitalised England. Substituting in Chloe Kelly gave a new spark to the Lionesses’ attack. In the 57th minute, Kelly delivered a perfect cross for Alessia Russo, who headed in the equaliser. The rest of the 90 minutes remained tight, with both teams unable to find a winning goal.
Extra time: high tension and a key injury
Spain looked more dangerous in extra time, but England held firm defensively. A dramatic moment came when veteran defender Lucy Bronze had to leave the pitch in tears, with what is suspected to be a fractured tibia. After 120 minutes, the score was still 1–1: the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final would be decided on penalties.
Penalty shootout: Hampton shines, Kelly clinches it
England were clinical from the spot. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saved penalties from Caldentey and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, giving the Lionesses the edge. After successful conversions by Mead, Greenwood and Charles, it was up to Chloe Kelly — just like in the 2022 final — to step up and score the decisive penalty. Final shootout score: 3–1 to England.
Historic win: England reach the summit of women’s football
With this triumph, England win their second straight UEFA Women’s Euro title, become the first English team ever to win an international tournament abroad;, avenge their 2023 Women’s World Cup final loss to Spain.
Manager Sarina Wiegman cements her legendary status, winning her third European title (Netherlands 2017, England 2022 and 2025). England’s road to the trophy was a true mental and physical test — all their knockout matches (vs Italy, Sweden, and Spain) went to extra time or penalties.
England have made history in women’s football. A team that showed resilience, unity and nerves of steel when it mattered most. With back-to-back European titles and a young, talented squad, the Lionesses are officially at the top of the footballing world.
By Marta Elena Casanova
