Euro 2025: England Retains Title by Beating Spain on Penalties

England defeated Spain in a penalty shootout (3-1) following a 1-1 draw after extra time to secure consecutive UEFA Women's Euro titles on Sunday. Substitute Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty kick for the defending champions.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton played a crucial role in the shootout victory, saving penalties from Spain's Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati. Spain substitute Salma Paralluelo then missed her spot kick, sending it wide, allowing Kelly to win it.

Spain had taken the lead during regular time when Mariona Caldentey finished Ona Batlle's cross in the 25th minute. England equalized in the 57th minute through Alessia Russo's header, assisted by Chloe Kelly. Despite leading for almost the entire tournament and throughout the match against England, Spain couldn't secure its first European title.

England's path to victory mirrored their previous knockout performances, falling behind in the first half, fighting back in the second, and relying on impactful substitutes. This win adds to Kelly's history of scoring crucial extra-time goals for England in major finals.