Last Updated on August 15, 2024
Spain made another historic win as they secured their 4th European Championship crown thanks to a 2-1 victory in the final against England. As brilliant as England was, it still wasn’t enough to get their first Euro title after two consecutive losses in the championship round.
The kick-off started with a slow pace as Spain dominated the possession and yet couldn’t convert it into a goal until the first half had ended. But as both teams entered the halftime, that’s where the real tension of the Euro final match began to unfold.
Nico Williams put the first lead of the night to Spain in the 47th minute with his incredible goal on the left side of the box; thanks to the great assist by Lamine Yamal. But with England’s desperation to equalize the goal, they finally succeeded with one in the 73rd minute as Cole Palmer perfectly struck from the edge of the box sending big hope to countless English fans across the globe.
However, their celebrations were short lived with the game seemingly headed to extra time as Mikel Oyarzabal secured a dramatic victory for Spain. In the 87th minute, Oyarzabal almost seamlessly took a touch to push the ball past the goalkeeper. Despite this goal, the game still continued as England hoped to turn the remaining minutes as a way to equalize the score — but unfortunately, they failed to do so until the final whistle was blown.
This win was a historical moment for Spain. They not only successfully defended their title but also ended a decade-long trophy drought. It was also symbolized as the start of a youth revolution with players like Williams and Lamine Yamal who went on to become one of the youngest ever players in any major tournament final representing their country.
For England, on the other hand, this is a heartbreak as they suffer their 2nd consecutive loss in European Championship finals. England’s Captain Harry Kane acknowledged the team’s disappointment but still vowed to keep pushing forward.