Euro 2024: Spain clinch title with 2-1 win over England
Spain emerged as the new European champions after defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.
Goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal secured La Roja’s first European title since 2012.
England, led by Gareth Southgate, made a tactical change with Luke Shaw starting for the first time in five months.
Early in the game, England’s John Stones made a crucial block against Nico Williams, and Declan Rice narrowly avoided conceding a penalty.
Spain make history with fourth European title – Getty image
Spain struck first shortly after halftime when Lamine Yamal set up Nico Williams for a close-range finish.
Substitute and Chelsea star Cole Palmer equalised just two minutes after coming in.
However, Spain regained the lead in the 86th minute. Oyarzabal completed a well-coordinated move, assisted by Marc Cucurella.
England’s last-minute attempts to equalize were thwarted by Unai Simon and Dani Olmo’s defensive efforts, securing Spain’s 2-1 victory and the Euro 2024 title.
