England 1-1 Spain (3-1 Penn): Lioness holds European crown, surpasses the world champion, wins the Euro 2025 to create a back-to-back title, and creates three-time rows for Sarina Wigman
Lioness is once again the European champion.
Salina Wigman’s team retained the title and defeated the world champion Spain, 3-1, after a 1-1 draw in Switzerland. After three Spanish mistakes, Chloe Kelly was fired on a winning penalty. Two of them were saved by Hannah Hampton.
The Lioness returned twice to arrive at Basel’s decider and booked this revenge mission on the same side that beat them in the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.
They were behind Mariona Caldentie in the 25th minute. Only to have her Arsenal teammate Alesia Russo return to her second half after Kelly’s fine cross.
Here’s a Basel player rating…
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Hannah Hampton-9
A big stop to deny Gonzalez and Pina. She came to herself in a shootout and became a genuine Lioness hero.
Lucy Bronze-5
Unable to approach her due to the Spanish opener, he lost her edge after the yellow card.
Leah Williamson-8
Distribution from the back will always be a factor, and she helped ease the pressure when needed.
Jess Carter-8
One important block in the first half and one nervous moment were not punished, but were excellent for the extra time.
Alex Greenwood-6
Some sharp moments from an offensive perspective have gotten better defensively as the game progresses.
Keira Walsh-7
He was always the most calm player in England’s ball, but he struggled to erase the threat of Spain’s midfield.
Georgia Stainway-6
She faced a tough midfield battle, but she fought well and played her part in building up to the equalizer.
Lauren James-5
She got on the ball or missed herself, and the injury didn’t bring an early end to her day before halftime.
Ella Tone-6
She did what she could to press head-on, but she had little opportunity for the ball.
Lauren Hemp-7
It’s close to the opener after creating all the opportunities for himself and helping neutralize Carmona’s offensive threat.
Alessia Russo -8
It was unlucky to put England forward early and not deserving her goal before selfless running was the key and surprisingly substitute.
Alternatives:
Kelly for James, 41, 8-Another difference maker. Support Russo and then assist with the penalty that won the match.
Russo’s Agyemang, 71 6-This time there was no goal from the bench, but offered a strong focus.
Toone’s Mead, 87 6 – A big block to deny Bonmati, but missed a penalty retake after double kicking the first attempt.
Charles for Bronze, 105 7: Confidently hid England’s second spot kick with a shootout.
Clinton on Sternway, 115 6: Added calm after late arrival
Spain: Coll 7; Batlle 6, Paredes 6, Aleixandri 6, Carmona 6; Bonmati 7, Patri 7, Putellas 7; Del Castillo 6, Gonzalez 6, Caldentey 8
Judgment: Stephanie Frapert (France) 6
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