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From Hospital Bed to Hero: Bonmatí's Goal Sends Spain to First Euros Final
SPAIN, JUL 23 – Aitana Bonmati scored in the 113th minute to secure Spain's first-ever Women’s Euro final, where they will face England after defeating Germany 1-0 in extra time.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Spain defeated Germany 1-0 after extra time at the Women's Euro 2025 semifinal in Zurich, with Aitana Bonmatí scoring the winning goal.
- Spain struggled against Germany's organized defense for 113 minutes, forcing an increased number of long balls and disrupting their usual midfield control.
- Bonmatí, who had been hospitalized with viral meningitis shortly before the tournament began, ended her six-game scoring drought with a crucial goal that propelled Spain into its first European final.
- Bonmatí said, "Tomorrow we will think about England," as Spain prepared to meet defending champion England in a July 27 final rematch of the 2023 World Cup, which Spain won 1-0.
- Spain’s victory positions them as favorites to add the European title, while England faces defensive challenges that could influence the match outcome in Basel on Sunday.
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Spanish women's football players in the final match of the European Championship for the first time. Aitana Bonmati from the hospital to the second award for best player.
Spain book Euro final against England
Aitana Bonmati netted the only goal of the game late in extra time as world champions Spain edged Germany 1-0 in their Women's Euro 2025 semi-final on Wednesday to set up a title decider this weekend against England. A tense game in Zurich was ticking down towards penalties when reigning Ballon d'Or Bonmati struck in the 113th minute, surprising the usually reliable German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger at her near post. It was not one of Barcelon…
Soccer-Spain set sights on England as they chase elusive European crown
ZURICH (Reuters) -Spain's remarkable run in international competitions reaches another high on Sunday when they take on England in the final at the Women's Euros in Basel, playing in their first European decider in only their fifth appearance at the tournament. Read full story
Zurich. With an agonizing goal by Aitana Bonmati in extra times, Spain advanced to its first European women’s finale by beating Germany 1-0.
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