England will face Spain in the final of this year’s European Championships, in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
Spain beat Germany 1-0 in extra time this evening, with Aitana Bonmati scoring the crucial late winner.
The Ballon d’Or winner was hospitalised with viral meningitis on the eve of the tournament but came up trumps once again when her country needed her most, slotting past Ann-Katrin Berger’s near post in the 113th minute.
The Lionesses qualified for the Euros final with a dramatic 2-1 win over Italy on Tuesday evening – Michelle Agyemang scoring a last-gasp equaliser after England had gone behind in the 33rd minute, before Chloe Kelly’s scored off the rebound of her saved penalty in extra time.
The reigning champions will face tournament favourites Spain who they lost 1-0 to in Australia at the World Cup final in 2023.
The game was overshadowed by the off-pitch controversy of Luis Rubiales’ kiss of Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso in the celebrations.
Aitana Bonmati scored an extra-time winner as Spain set up a Euro 2025 final against England
Bonmati beat Ann-Katrin Berger at the near post as Spain edged Germany 1-0 in extra time
Spain will now face England in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, won by the former
Spain are ranked second in the world behind the United States, while England are below them in fifth.
England have played Spain twice in the Nations League this year, beating them at Wembley while losing to them away in Barcelona.