England set for Euro 2025 final rematch with Spain after La Roja edge out Germany in extra time
The Lionesses will face Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final on Sunday after La Roja defeated Germany.
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England will face Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final on Sunday after La Roja defeated Germany.
In the second Euros semifinal match on Wednesday in Zurich, Switzerland, the Spanish side beat Germany 1-0, assuring their place in a Euro final for the first time ever.
Aitana Bonmati drilled in the winner from a tight angle at Ann-Katrin Berge's near post in the 23rd minute of extra time, just when the game looked destined for penalties.
Montse Tomé's side dominated possession throughout the game but struggled to break down a resilient German side, who defended well to force extra time.
Spain will now look to add the European title to their World Cup crown when they face the side they beat in the 2023 final on Sunday.
On that occasion two years ago, Olga Carmona's first-half goal was enough to give Spain victory over the Lionesses and their first world title.
England and Spain will play against each other at Basel's St Jakob-Park at 6pm local time (5pm UK time) on Sunday.
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The match will be attended by Prince William in his role as patron of the Football Association.
On Tuesday's semi-final game, the Lionesses roared to victory, scoring an extra-time winner against underdogs Italy.
Following Chloe Kelly’s late winner, William took to social media to praise the England team, writing: “Brilliant performance @Lionesses! One game from glory! #WEURO2025".
The Lionesses were on the brink of elimination by Italy when 19-year-old substitute Michelle Agyemang forced extra time, drawing the sides level with an equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time to cancel out Barbara Bonansea’s 33rd-minute opener.
Chloe Kelly then scored the winning goal on a rebound from a penalty in the 119th minute to complete England’s second successive stunning comeback.
On social media, Sir Keir Starmer praised the Lionesses' performance, adding: “Into the final and inspiring the nation. Let’s bring it home".
England is the current Women's Euros reigning champions after defeating Germany in 2022.
However, Germany is successful nation in the history of the tournament with eight titles.