Lionesses Make History with Second Consecutive EURO Title

In a night of high drama in Basel, England cemented their place in football history by winning the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final, becoming back-to-back European champions. After a tightly contested 120 minutes against a technically dominant Spain side, it all came down to penalties. And once again, it was Chloe Kelly who stepped up under pressure, converting the decisive spot-kick to seal a 3–1 shootout victory for the Lionesses. England’s triumph not only delivered their second consecutive EURO title but confirmed their status as the dominant force in European women’s football.

Match Highlights

Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring for Spain in the 25th minute, finishing from an Ona Batlle assist.
Alessia Russo equalized for England in the second half with a powerful header, set up by Chloe Kelly.
Attendance: 34,203: part of a record-breaking tournament total of 657,291, the highest in Women’s EURO history.
Chloe Kelly converted the fifth and decisive penalty to secure England’s victory in the shootout.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Aitana Bonmati of Spain is challenged by Keira Walsh of England during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun – UEFA via Getty Images)

Spain Take The Lead

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final began with chances at both ends. England’s best early moment came when Alessia Russo’s shot was parried by Cata Coll, only for Lauren James to miss the rebound with the goal gaping.

Spain grew into the game as Olga Carmona twice picked out González in dangerous areas, signalling a shift in momentum. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute, when Mariona Caldentey finished calmly after a lapse in England’s defensive focus.

England looked dangerous on the counter and nearly responded. A poor clearance from Irene Paredes fell to Georgia Stanway, whose shot was saved. Soon after, Lauren Hemp tested Coll again after capitalizing on a nervy moment at the back, but the Spain keeper stood firm.

England’s challenge deepened when Lauren James was forced off in the 40th minute, replaced by Chloe Kelly. Spain controlled possession for the remainder of the half, but England held their ground, going into the break just 1-0 down and still very much in the contest.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Alessia Russo of England celebrates scoring her team’s first goal with teammates Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park. (Photo by Maja Hitij – UEFA via Getty Images)

Second Half: England Equalize

The second half opened with urgency. Spain threatened first through Aitana Bonmatí, but Hampton was equal to her near-post strike. A misjudged header from Lucy Bronze soon gifted Mariona Caldentey a chance, but Hampton again came to England’s rescue.

England struck back in the 57th minute. Super sub Chloe Kelly surged down the left and delivered a perfect cross for Alessia Russo, who powered in a header, her first goal of the tournament, to level the final.

Tensions rose as both Russo and Bronze picked up yellow cards moments apart. England enjoyed a strong spell, with Kelly going close in the 69th minute, forcing a fingertip save from Coll that led to a corner, cleared by Spain.

Spain introduced Claudia Pina for Alexia Putellas, while England made history by bringing on 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang, the youngest Lioness ever to feature in a Women’s EURO final.

Pina almost made an immediate impact, blasting a fierce shot at goal after beating Bronze, but Hampton made a stunning save. England pushed again through a sharp Hemp–Williamson link-up, but Kelly couldn’t reach the final ball.

Spain brought on Paralluelo and Vicky López, who fired over in the dying minutes. Despite four minutes of added time, neither side could find the winner. After 90 tense and finely balanced minutes, the final heads into extra time, level at 1–1.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Alessia Russo of England scores her team’s first goal during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Molly Darlington – UEFA via Getty Images)

Undecided In Extra Time

The first half of extra time offered little in terms of clear chances, with both sides showing signs of fatigue. A few half-chances came and went, but neither team could create anything truly threatening.

Lucy Bronze appeared to pick up an injury and looked set to come off but initially stayed on. Eventually, she was replaced by Charles, while Spain brought on Ouahabi for Carmona.

As the second period wore on, Spain applied more pressure and carved out several promising openings but continued to lack composure in the final third. England, stretched and under pressure, held firm. Wiegman made her final change, bringing on Clinton for Stanway to add fresh legs in midfield.

Despite being overrun in the latter stages, England’s disciplined defence held out. With the score still level after 120 minutes, the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final would be decided by a penalty shootout.

Penalty Shootout: Chloe Kelly Decides.

England win the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Chloe Kelly sealing victory after Spain miss three spot-kicks: two saved, one off target.

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