England Lionesses Crowned UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Champions After Thrilling Win Over Spain
England’s Lionesses have done it again! They were crowned UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 champions after beating World Cup holders Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout at St Jakob-Park in Basel. The final battle between these fierce rivals ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Chloe Kelly smashing home the winning spot-kick to seal the glory.
Spain Strikes First, England Fights Back
Spain stunned the crowd by taking the lead in the 25th minute thanks to star forward Mariona Caldentey, capitalising on an early defensive slip from England. But the Lionesses refused to roll over. They battled back fiercely, levelling the score and dragging the game through extra time – where neither side could find the winner.
Penalty Shootout Drama
The tension was sky-high as the match went to penalties. England’s goalkeeper Mary Earps became the hero with a crucial save that swung momentum their way. Then, with ice in her veins, Chloe Kelly – also the star of England’s Euro 2022 triumph – stepped up and smashed home the decisive penalty to make it three major titles in recent history for the Lionesses.
Kelly Reflects on the Pressure
“I’m having a 123 in the 2023 World Cup final in Sydney,” Kelly admitted, hinting at the nerves behind her cool exterior as she took the winning kick.
This victory cements England’s place as a powerhouse in women’s football after a thrilling showdown against their biggest rivals.Read more from UKNIP.
