In a cagey, hard-fought encounter at Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium, Spain edged Germany 1–0 after extra time, earning their maiden Women’s EURO final appearance.
🔒 Defensive Struggle & Keeper Heroics
For 90 minutes, the clash saw possession favoring Spain, but Germany’s disciplined backline and Ann‑Katrin Berger’s heroics stalled their momentum. Berger made several stunning saves—her tally reached eight stops—keeping Germany in contention through a tight first half
🍂 Spain Pushing—Germany Resisting
Spain dominated with 67% possession, peppered the box, and struck the post in the second half. Goalkeeper Cata Coll also impressed, surviving near-post scrambles late on.
🎯 113' – Bonmatí’s Moment of Brilliance
In the 113th minute, Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí delivered a stunning curling strike into the near post, exploiting a gap in Berger's positioning to break the deadlock.
💔 Germany’s Bravery, Spain’s Breakthrough
Despite fatigue and lineup changes, Germany held firm until their resolve was broken. Coach Christian Wück expressed pride in his team’s resilience and confidence in their future.
👏 Aftermath & Records
- Spain will face England in the final—a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final
- It’s Spain’s first-ever victory over Germany in eight competitive meetings Berger was named Meisterin of the Match, recognizing her extraordinary performance
🇪🇸 Spain march into their inaugural EURO final. 🇩🇪 Germany exit with heads held high, inspired by grit and unity.
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