Déjà Vu: England and Spain Meet Again in a Final, This Time at the Women's European Championship
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN EUROPE, JUL 24 – Spain aims to secure its first Euro title after recent wins including a 2-1 victory over England in June, while England seeks to defend its championship.
- England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Italy on Tuesday, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive goal to reach the Women's Euro 2025 final at Stade de Geneve.
- Both England and Spain endured gruelling 120-minute semifinals, with Spain defeating Germany 1-0 thanks to a goal by Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí on Wednesday.
- The final on Sunday will feature defending champions England against first-time finalists Spain, who are also the reigning World Cup and Nations League winners, amid hopes for a controversy-free match.
- Keira Walsh acknowledged Spain's strong squad deserved more credit after their World Cup win, saying they must put distractions aside and focus on Sunday's game, while supporters prepare for live screenings in Newcastle and Nottingham.
- The final's significance is highlighted by Nottingham Council's effort to raise £1,500 to display the UK's largest St George's Flag in support of the Lionesses, reflecting growing public and institutional backing.
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England vs Spain predictions, picks and best bets for UEFA Women’s Euro Championship
Something will have to give when the reigning Women’s World Cup champion Spain takes on the defending UEFA Women’s European champs England in the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship Final on Sunday in Basel, Switzerland.
England and Spain advanced to the European Championship final in very different ways. That's why the preliminary match is clear, even though experts expect a very even match in the end.
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