Spain crowned European champions for the fourth time

Spain crowned European champions for the fourth time!

Berlin, 14 July 2024 - Spain claimed their fourth European Championship title on Sunday night, defeating England 2-1 in the final in Berlin. It was a hard-fought victory against a valiant English team who long believed in their feat.

The match took a while to get going. We witnessed a rather insipid first half, marked by a lack of pace and clear-cut chances. La Roja dominated territorially, but were unable to capitalize on their strong periods.

The game took a different turn just after the break. In the 47th minute, Nico Williams broke the deadlock with an unstoppable cross-shot. Spain continued to press, but lacked sharpness in the final touch.

England, stunned but not beaten, reacted in the last quarter of an hour. The Three Lions equalized in the 73rd minute through Cole Palmer, capitalizing on an error from the Spanish defense.

We were then heading for an undecided scenario, but La Roja had the final say. In the 86th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal with a curling left-footed shot.

Spain thus win for the fourth time in their history, equaling Germany's record. A deserved victory for Luis Enrique's men, who showed patience and determination to overcome a tough English team.

A collective victory

This success is above all the work of a united and talented squad. Spain shone throughout the tournament thanks to their fluid play and technical mastery. The new generation, embodied by players like Yamine Lamal and Nico Williams, also took their responsibility and established themselves as a key element of this team.

Another setback for England

For England, it is another disappointment in the final of a major international tournament. Two years after their defeat at Wembley against Italy, the Three Lions are once again failing at the gates of the European title.

Despite this defeat, the English can leave the tournament with their heads held high. They have shown good things and offered quality opposition to Spain. Without a doubt, they will be formidable opponents in the next matches.