Spain Lead England Early in Women’s Euro Final Via Caldentey; Prince William Watches Revenge Bid

England vs Spain – 2025 Women’s Euros Final: Lionesses Battle for Redemption
Live updates from St. Jakob-Park, Switzerland
By Harry Bamforth, Daniel Davis, Tara Anson-Walsh, and Ian Herbert
Last updated: 17:37 BST, 27 July 2025

[Image: England and Spain line up ahead of kick-off at St. Jakob-Park.
Credit: https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/07/27/17/100676659-0-image-m-6_1753633859658.jpg]

Defending champions England face World Cup holders Spain in a blockbuster Women’s Euros final, with over 35,000 fans packed into Basel’s St. Jakob-Park. Prince William, attending in support of the Lionesses, watches as Sarina Wiegman’s side seeks revenge after Spain’s 2023 World Cup triumph.

1’ – Kick-off!
Spain, dominating possession early, test England’s defense. Aitana Bonmatí threads a pass to Salma Paralluelo, but Leah Williamson clears the danger.

12’ – GOAL! Spain 1-0 England
Mariona Caldentey stuns England, slotting past Mary Earps after a blistering counter-attack. Spain’s precision pays off as Lucy Bronze loses possession, allowing Olga Carmona to provide the killer assist.

[Image: Caldentey celebrates her opening goal.
Credit: Daily Mail]

20’ – England Respond
Lauren Hemp’s header forces a fingertip save from Cata Coll. Georgia Stanway fires the rebound over the bar—a golden chance missed.

30’ – Spanish Control
Spain’s midfield trio of Bonmatí, Teresa Abelleira, and Irene Guerrero dictates play. Ella Toone struggles to link with Alessia Russo, leaving England reliant on long balls.

41’ – Earps to the Rescue
Paralluelo breaks through, but Earps denies her with a reaction save. Spain’s relentless pressure leaves England scrambling.

HALFTIME: Spain 1-0 England
Spain’s technical mastery overshadows England’s physicality. Wiegman’s halftime talk is critical: can the Lionesses adjust?

[Image: Wiegman gestures tactically from the sidelines.
Credit: Daily Mail]

46’ – Substitution
Lauren James replaces the ineffective Toone, adding fresh energy to England’s attack.

55’ – James Threatens
James nutmegs Ona Batlle and forces Coll into a near-post save. Momentum shifts slightly as England press higher.

63’ – Controversy!
Russo’s penalty shout is waved off after a collision with Irene Paredes. VAR checks confirm no foul—frustration mounts for England.

75’ – GOAL! Spain 1-1 England
Lauren James equalizes! A defensive mix-up from Spain allows Russo to nod down a long ball, and James volleys home. Game on!

[Image: James wheels away in celebration after her goal.
Credit: Daily Mail]

80’ – Spain Regroup
Bonmatí’s curler kisses the crossbar. Spain’s tiki-taka style returns, but England’s defense holds firm.

89’ – Last Chance
Hemp’s cross finds James, but her header sails wide. Moments later, Paralluelo skies a volley at the other end.

FULL TIME: Spain 1-1 England
Extra time looms! Both teams push for a winner in a tense, end-to-end finale.

Key Stats

• Possession: Spain 58% – 42% England
• Shots on Target: Spain 6 – 4 England

Coming Up: Stay tuned for extra time and penalty updates as the Lionesses chase history.

[Image: Prince William applauds from the stands.
Credit: Daily Mail]

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