England vs Spain Euro 2025 Final Preview: Redemption or Repeat?
Published: July 26, 2025
Location: Basel, Switzerland | St. Jakob-Park
Keywords: England vs Spain Euro 2025 Final, Euro 2025 Women's Final Preview, England Lionesses vs Spain, Women's Football Euro 2025, Leah Williamson, Sarina Wiegman, Alexia Putellas
⚽ England vs Spain Euro 2025 Final: Can the Lionesses Avenge Their World Cup Defeat?
In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final, England will face Spain in the UEFA Euro 2025 Final on Sunday, July 27, at 17:00 BST in Basel, Switzerland.
The Lionesses, led by captain Leah Williamson, are aiming to become the first English side in history to win a major tournament on foreign soil. After falling 1-0 to Spain in Sydney two years ago, England are fueled by redemption.
“We’re not underdogs,” said Williamson. “We respect Spain, but we know our strengths. We’ll give everything to bring the trophy home.”
🏆 England’s Journey to the Euro 2025 Final
After a shaky group stage and a loss to France, England fought their way back with determination. They edged past Sweden via penalties in the quarter-finals and secured a dramatic extra-time victory over Italy in the semi-final.
Key Players:
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Lauren James (Chelsea): 2 goals – back from an ankle injury and fit for the final.
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Chloe Kelly (Arsenal): Vital impact off the bench.
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Michelle Agyemang: Scored twice as a substitute – leading Young Player of the Tournament contender.
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Lucy Bronze & Hannah Hampton: Defensive standouts throughout the tournament.
🇪🇸 Spain: Can La Roja Make History?
Spain arrive in Basel as undefeated favorites and current world champions. Coach Montse Tomé has led her team through dominant victories over Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and a historic extra-time win against Germany.
“Every game, we’re writing history,” said Spain captain Irene Paredes. “This isn’t pressure — it’s opportunity.”
Star Performers:
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Alexia Putellas (Barcelona): 3 goals, 4 assists – created the most chances (18) in the tournament.
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Aitana Bonmati: Scored the semi-final winner vs Germany after recovering from meningitis.
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Esther Gonzalez: Tournament’s top scorer with 4 goals in 5 matches.
🔥 Tactical Battle: England vs Spain – What to Expect
This final is more than a rematch — it’s a tactical chess match between Sarina Wiegman’s disciplined system and Spain’s possession-heavy flair. With both teams having faced each other several times in recent years, including the Nations League, familiarity will breed a fierce contest.
Head-to-Head in Recent Competitions:
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Euro 2017: England 2-0 Spain
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Euro 2022: England 2-1 Spain (AET)
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Nations League 2025: England 1-0 Spain (Feb), Spain 2-1 England (June)
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World Cup 2023 Final: Spain 1-0 England
🏅 Awards on the Line at Euro 2025 Final
Several individual honors will be decided in the final:
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Golden Boot: Esther Gonzalez leads with 4 goals; Putellas close behind.
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Golden Ball: Contenders include Putellas, Bonmati, Lucy Bronze.
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Golden Glove: Spain’s Cata Coll tied with Sweden’s Jennifer Falk – needs a clean sheet to win outright.
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Best Young Player: Michelle Agyemang (England), Vicky Lopez (Spain), Iman Beney (Switzerland) are in the race.
📺 How to Watch Euro 2025 Final Live
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Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Time: 17:00 BST
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Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland
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Watch: BBC One, BBC iPlayer
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Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds
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Follow: Live text commentary on BBC Sport website and app
💬 Final Thoughts: Redemption or Repeat?
Will England lift their first major trophy abroad, or will Spain cement their dominance with a second consecutive title? With history, pride, and glory on the line, the Euro 2025 Women’s Final promises to be a classic showdown between Europe’s finest.
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