Aitana Bonmati's Extra-Time Wonder Sends Spain to Euro 2025 Final

Spain secured their place in the Euro 2025 final with a stunning 113th-minute win against Germany, thanks to itana Bonmati's extra-time brilliance. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner's performance in the semi-finals helped Spain advance to their first-ever Euro final. Bonmati's turn and cool finish under pressure allowed Spain to secure the win, and Cata Coll's diving save against Lea Schuller secured Spain's victory. The win sets up a highly anticipated rematch against England in the final, a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0.

A Battle of Resilience and Frustration

Germany demonstrated resilience in their quarter-final against France, despite Spain dominating possession with 66.9%. Despite multiple attempts, Germany's defense held strong, with Berger making key saves. Spain made substitutions, bringing Salma Paralluelo and Athenea del Castillo, who added a spark to the attack. Bonmati, considered one of the world's best, ultimately made the difference, proving her worth as one of the best players.

Germany's Heartbreak

Germany’s exit marked a significant milestone: it was their first Women's Euro semi-final loss since 1993, ending a streak of seven consecutive semi-final appearances. Despite making history with Ann-Katrin Berger's record-breaking 23 saves, Germany couldn’t overcome Spain’s resilience and Bonmati's brilliance.

Players to Watch

Spain’s attacking changes brought new life to their performance. Paralluelo and del Castillo added pace and creativity, though Paralluelo missed key chances. For Germany, Klara Buhl was a constant threat on the counter-attack, tracking back to silence Spain’s forward line while maintaining her attacking threat.

The Standout Stats

• Germany’s defeat marked their first semi-final loss since 1993, ending a dominant run in the competition.

• Spain secured their first-ever win over Germany after three draws and five losses.

• Ann-Katrin Berger leads the tournament in saves, with 23 stops to her name.

What's Next?

Spain now looks ahead to the final, where they will face England in a thrilling World Cup final rematch. The showdown at St Jakob-Park in Basel promises to be a captivating contest, with Spain riding high on confidence after this historic win over Germany.

Germany, meanwhile, exits Euro 2025, but their journey continues in the Nations League, where they will face France in October.

Final Match: Sunday, 18:00 WAT – Spain vs. England. 

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