By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee
LONDON — July 28, 2025 — England’s Lionesses made history in Basel, defeating world champions Spain on penalties to win back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles after a 1–1 draw in extra time, capped by a thrilling 3–1 shoot‑out victory.
Top Performers: Kelly, Hampton & Agyemang Shine
- Chloe Kelly was the match-winner once again, converting the decisive penalty with composure and flair, after helping UEFA Women’s Euro triumphs in both 2022 and 2025.
- Hannah Hampton, England’s goalkeeper, emerged as a hero—saving two spot-kicks in the shootout and guiding her side to victory with a Player of the Match display.
- Michelle Agyemang, at just 19, made her mark off the bench—scoring vital equalizers during the knockout rounds and earning Young Player of the Tournament honors.
Standout match ratings from Sky Sports and The Standard gave Hampton, Kelly, Agyemang, and Alessia Russo top scores of 9 or 10 for consistency, impact, and resilience throughout the tournament.
Final Highlights & Turning Points
- Spain took the lead in the 25th minute through Mariona Caldentey’s powerful header from Ona Batlle’s cross.
- Alessia Russo equalized shortly after halftime, heading in Kelly's precise cross in the 57th minute.
- Despite Spain’s dominance in extra time, England held firm, forcing a shootout—the first UEFA Women’s Euro final settled by penalties since 1984.
 Team Resilience & Tactical Mastery
- Manager Sarina Wiegman, in her third consecutive major tournament success, guided the Lionesses to a historic title defence, becoming the first England manager to repeat a major trophy win Al Jazeera+10The Guardian+10The Times+10.
- The squad showed remarkable depth: veteran stalwarts like Lucy Bronze featured despite injury, while emerging stars like Georgia Stanway, Esme Morgan, and Niamh Charles stepped up in key moments The Guardian+8Sky Sports+8Talksport+8.
 Quick Stats & Context
Topic
Detail
Final Score
Spain 1–1 England (England won 3–1 on penalties)
Hero
Chloe Kelly (winning spot-kick and key contributions throughout)
Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (two shootout saves, Player of the Match)
Rising Star
Michelle Agyemang (scored clutch goals off bench)
Coach
Sarina Wiegman (first England manager to defend the women's Euro title)
Milestone
First English senior side to win a major tournament abroad
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