After the European Championship final against Spain, the British media cheer on victory. Meanwhile, the Spanish press speaks of a “nightmare”.
England’s footballers managed to defend the title in a dramatic final of the European Championship. The Lionesses prevailed 3-1 in the finale of Basel in a penalty shoot-out against world champion Spain and thus returned to bankruptcy in the World Cup final 2023.
Here the presses from both countries are overview:
British media
“Guardian”: “Chloe Kelly is again England’s heroine – with heart. With so much heart they underpower the Lionesses Your claim to ever be considered the best English sports team. “
“BBC”: “England wins the European Championship – with a dramatic victory.”
“Independent”: “Chloe Kelly’s penalty hit and Hannah Hampton’s parades turn out to be crucial for them Lionesses In a gripping game. “
“Mirror”: “The Lionesses have made it again! Sarina Wiegman’s players were the comeback queens on the way to the final of the Euro 2025 in Basel. “
“The athletic”: “Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was the heroine with two parried penalty before Chloe Kelly transformed the decisive one. It was a victory of the courage for Sarina Wiegman’s team.”
Spanish media
“As”: “The dream ends in the nightmare history is written from victories, but also from defeats. England destroyed the Spanish dream, the world champions could not close the circle of Sydney.”
“Marca”: “Spain eleven meters from the dream. The fateful penalty shootout with two parades and a mistake by their own team converted the smile into tears.”
“Mundo Deportivo”: “Spain loses the final of the European Championship in a cruel way. After winning the 2023 World Cup and the Nations League 2024, there will be no triple crown.”