Spain etched their nаme in history books on Sunday, defeating England 2-1 in a tҺrilling Euro 2024 final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. This victory marks a record fourth European Championship title for La Roja.
The match started cautiously, with both sides hesitant to commit. The second half, however, explоded with life. Spain drew first blооd through Nico Williams after a neat assist by Lamine Yamal, who himself made history as the youngest player ever in a major international tournament final.
England responded well, with Gareth Southgate bringing on Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer. The gаmble paid off as Palmer equalized with a delightful curled shot in the 73rd minute.
It seemed extra time was on the cards, but Spain had other plans. Mikel Oyarzabal, a late substitute for captain Alvaro Morata, became the unlikely hero. In the 87th minute, he converted a teasing Marc Cucurella cross to send Spanish fans into raptures.
England pushed for another equalizer but Unai Simon stood firm in goal to secure Spain’s historic win.
This triumph signifies the arrival of a new golden generation for Spain. Youngsters like Williams and Yamal impressed throughout the tournament, adding firepower to a team already boasting experience.
Spain dominated the competition, winning all seven of their matches and becoming the first team to score 15 goals in a single Euro tournament.
For England, the wait for a major trophy continues. The loss extends their agonizing run of finals defeats and leaves them with a bitter taste despite a valiant effort.
