Women’s Euro 2025 final: England stuns Spain in penalties to earn second-straight Euro title

England came into Sunday’s UEFA Euro 2025 final looking for revenge — and got it. Two years after losing to Spain in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Lionesses defeated Spain in penalties, 1(3) – 1(2), to take home back-to-back Euro titles.

English keeper Hannah Hampton notched two outstanding saves to tee up the victory. But it was Chloe Kelly’s decisive penalty kick that completed the Lionesses’ title defense.

In a frantic, exciting game, the two European powerhouses battled to control the pace and take the win. Spain struck first off a stunning sequence in the 25th minute, ending with a masterful header from Mariona Caldentey. La Roja’s tactical strength was on display in this game, as the Spaniards were able to keep the ball moving through England’s defense.

But England, who has spent the entire tournament coming from behind, kept up the pressure in the second half. The Lionesses were rewarded with a goal in the 57th minute, as Alessia Russo’s stellar header sent the ball into the corner of the goal.

For the rest of the second half, both teams continued to hunt for a go-ahead goal, but the score held, sending the game into extra time.

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In the end, it came down to the penalty kicks. Though an early miss from Beth Mead, who had to retake her penalty after slipping, threatened to ruin England’s chances, Hampton recorded key saves against Caldentey and reigning Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí. Niamh Charles, who subbed into the game in stoppage time, and Alex Greenwood scored the other penalties for England, before Kelly brought it home.

England has had an incredible run of luck and grit this tournament, coming from behind in all three knockout stage games to eventually win in extra time. Sunday was the team’s second penalty shootout in the 2025 Euros — and, once again, England emerged victorious.

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Now, three years after taking home England’s first major title in 50 years (men or women), the Lionesses have done it again.