Euro 2024 final against England, with a thrilling 2-1 win. The match, which took place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, showcased the talent and determination of both teams as they battled it out for European supremacy. Spain's victory was a result of their tactical prowess, skillful play, and mental resilience throughout the game.
From the opening whistle, Spain set the tone for the match with their high-intensity pressing and quick passing style. They controlled possession and created several goal-scoring opportunities, putting England on the back foot early on. Their first goal came from a well-worked team move that left the English defense scrambling to keep up. Spain's second goal was a testament to their clinical finishing and ability to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes.
Oyarzabal slid in to poke home Marc Cucurella’s cross, just when the game at Berlin’s Olympiastadion seemed destined for extra time after the latest show of resilience by England at the tournament.
Cole Palmer equalized for England in the 73rd minute to cancel out Nico Williams’ opener in the 47th from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal’s pass.
Spain also won the title in 1964, 2008 and 2012.
“I did my job and what I had to and was lucky enough to score the goal for the win,” said Oyarzabal, who came on as a substitute for captain Alvaro Morata. “When you are among the 26 names to be picked, that is special enough, but then to get to help the team like I did, that is the most important part.”
England men's team has now lost back-to-back Euro finals and is still without a major title since winning the 1966 World Cup.
There was some friendly chastising between Spain and England fans. Some were unable to remain seated during the game's prolonged opening, waiting with baited breath to see who would take the lead. An enormous cheer erupted when Spain took the first goal shortly into the second half.
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A team that has produced big moments when it really mattered at Euro 2024 — including Jude Bellingham's 95th-minute overhead kick against Slovakia in the round of 16 — couldn't deliver another one, with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo clearing the ball off the line at a corner in the 89th minute.
"It has been a difficult ride, we have done extremely well to get here, but ultimately we are going to be judged on this game," England captain Harry Kane said.
"It's extremely painful," he added. "It's going to hurt for a long, long time."
England coach Gareth Southgate, who has been in charge for eight years and also led the team to the World Cup semifinals in 2018, said it wasn't the time to make a decision on his future. His contract expires in December.
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