Spain vs England Highlights, Euro 2024 final: Spain beat England to win record-breaking European Championship
Spain clinched their fourth European Championship title, defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final. The victory marks Spain’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament, solidifying their dominance.
The first half saw a cautious approach from both teams, with Spain maintaining possession but England registering the sole shot on target. However, the game’s tempo shifted dramatically after the break.
Spain broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half. Lamine Yamal exploited space on the right flank, delivering a precise cross to Nico Williams, who confidently slotted the ball home. This marked the fourth consecutive game where England conceded the opening goal.
Spain continued to pressure England’s defense, creating a series of scoring opportunities. In response, England manager Gareth Southgate introduced substitutes Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer, aiming to inject attacking impetus.
The substitutions yielded immediate results. In the 73rd minute, Jude Bellingham set up Cole Palmer, who curled a precise shot into the net, equalizing the score. The goal ignited the predominantly English crowd, shifting the momentum of the match.
Despite England’s resurgence, Spain weathered the pressure and regained control. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal, who entered the game in the 68th minute, proved decisive.
In the 86th minute, he combined effectively with Marc Cucurella on a counter-attack, culminating in Oyarzabal’s clinical finish to secure Spain’s victory.
England threatened to equalize in the dying moments, but Unai Simon’s save from Declan Rice’s header and Dani Olmo’s goal-line clearance ensured Spain’s triumph.
