Spain triumphed over England with a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Euro 2024 final held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. The win secured Spain’s record fourth European Championship title, while England continued their quest for an elusive continental trophy.
Match Highlights- EURO 2024
- Teams and Line-ups: Spain fielded an unchanged team, while England introduced defender Luke Shaw for his first start since February.
- First Half: Both teams displayed strategic plays and tight defenses, resulting in a goalless first half.
- Second Half:
- Spain’s First Goal: Spanish winger Nico Williams broke the deadlock early in the second half.
- England’s Equalizer: Cole Palmer, coming off the bench, scored the equalizer for England.
- Spain’s Winning Goal: Mikel Oyarzabal netted the decisive goal with just four minutes remaining on the clock.
Click here to share on social media
Spain’s journey to the final was historic, as they won all six of their matches, a first in the competition’s history. Despite England’s commendable performance and semifinal victory, they fell short in the final.
Post-Match Reactions
- Spain’s Celebrations:
- Lamine Yamal, Young Player of the Tournament: “Very happy and looking forward to celebrating with all the fans. It’s a dream come true.”
- Alvaro Morata, Spain’s Captain: “Positive messages lead to positive outcomes. Spain believed in us, and I hope they are proud.”
- Mikel Oyarzabal, Match-Winner: “I did my job to help the team. It was a team effort, and we are thrilled with the victory.”
- England’s Reflections:
- Gareth Southgate, England Manager: “We competed until the end. Spain were the best team in the tournament. It’s tough, but we need to reflect and move forward.”
- Harry Kane, England Captain: “Losing in a final is painful. We need to remember this feeling and push on for future tournaments.”
- King Charles: “Sending heartfelt sympathy to England and congratulations to Spain.”
Looking Ahead
As Spain celebrates their victory, the sporting world looks forward to upcoming events. FAME Delivered will continue to provide extensive coverage of major tournaments, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Thank you for joining us on this journey through Euro 2024. Until next time!
