Euro 2025: Spain beat Germany in extra time, reaching the final for the first time

(NLDO) - Aitana Bonmatí's only goal helped Spain defeat Germany after 120 minutes of intense competition, participating in a Euro final for the first time.

The "early final" match between Spain and Germany took place in the early morning of July 24, just as fans expected, when both sides played fiercely for more than two hours of competition.

Spain team puts pressure on Germany

Spain, with their typical ball possession style of play, pressured their opponents for most of the game.

Spain pressed the field, Germany defended firmly

However, Germany's disciplined defense and the excellence of goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made it extremely difficult for the reigning world champions to find a way into the opponent's goal.

Alexia Putellas (11) is closely watched by German defenders

After 90 minutes of goalless play, the two teams had to go into extra time. When all signs pointed to a penalty shootout, in the 113th minute, Aitana Bonmatí – a two-time winner of the Women's Ballon d'Or – spoke up.

Aitana Bonmatí turned the game around in the 113th minute.

Spain's golden goal

She received the ball from Athenea Castillo in the penalty area and deftly dribbled past Germany's final stopper, midfielder Rebecca Knaak, down the touchline and past goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger with a classy finish from a very tight angle.

Aitana Bonmatí (6) and teammates celebrate the goal that is more precious than gold

The goal was as precious as gold for "La Roja" because the 1-0 result after 120 minutes of competition brought Spain straight to the final match, waiting to compete for the title with the reigning champion England on July 28.

This is the first time the Spanish women's team has participated in a Euro final, after many years of being judged as lacking courage in the knockout rounds.

Spain to play in Euro final for first time

Under the guidance of coach Montse Tomé, "La Roja" are gradually perfecting their playing style and showing the mettle of a team that holds both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Nations League titles. Meanwhile, the unfortunate defeat to Spain shattered the German women's team's dream of reaching the Euro final for the 10th time in history, despite them being the team that has won the European Championship 8 times - the most in the history of the tournament.

2024 Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí said after the match: "I knew the chance would come if we persevered. That goal was the result of preparation, effort and the team's never-ending belief."

Aitana Bonmatí and her star quality are on point

Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-2025-tay-ban-nha-ha-duc-o-hiep-phu-lan-dau-vao-chung-ket-19625072406180173.htm