England Face Spain in Euro 2025 Final Rematch

England are on a mission to defend their European title and settle a score with Spain, who defeated them in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. The much-anticipated rematch takes place this Sunday at St Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, where the winner will be crowned UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 champions.

This thrilling encounter pits Spain’s reigning world champions, led by Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, against an England side aiming for back-to-back Euro titles and redemption after the heartbreak in Sydney two years ago.

The Stakes: Legacy and Redemption

Spain are looking to make history by adding the European title to their World Cup crown, which would cement their dominance in women’s football. England, meanwhile, are targeting a third consecutive final victory at a major tournament, having won Euro 2022 and reached the World Cup final in 2023.

“We have so much respect for them and the quality they have, but we also believe in ourselves,” said Ella Toone, a key figure in England’s squad.

England’s Road to the Final

England’s path to the final has been anything but smooth. They faced adversity from the outset, with a loss in their opening group game and several narrow escapes en route to Basel.

The Lionesses have displayed immense resilience and unity, typified by Chloe Kelly’s late winner against Italy, and Michelle Agyemang’s injury-time goal that kept them alive.

“The belief, resilience, and togetherness in this group is just so special,” said Kelly, who has delivered game-changing performances off the bench.

Figures Behind England’s Campaign

Sarina Wiegman, the Dutch manager, has transformed the team since taking over in 2021, having previously led the Netherlands to Euro glory in 2017.

“She is a great manager—we all have a lot of belief in her,” said Toone.

Spain’s Star-Studded Campaign

Spain, managed by Montse Tomé, have reached their first ever European Championship final and are aiming to become the first team since Germany (2007–2009) to win both the Women’s World Cup and Euros consecutively.

Bonmatí has recovered from a bout of viral meningitis just before the tournament and has led the team with elegance and strength.

“All the hard work has paid off,” said coach Tomé, who succeeded Jorge Vilda after the 2023 World Cup.

Historical Crossroads and Rivalries

The theme of revenge is mutual: while England seek redemption for Sydney, Spain were knocked out by the Lionesses in the quarter-finals of Euro 2022.

Adding further intrigue, seven Spain players expected to start in the final also featured in Barcelona’s defeat to Arsenal in the 2025 Women’s Champions League final—a match won by an Arsenal side loaded with England internationals under Wiegman.

These interwoven club and international battles add layers of drama to Sunday’s final.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

What Victory Would Mean

• Spain: First nation since Germany to win both World Cup and Euros consecutively.
• England: First back-to-back Euro winners since Germany’s run (1995–2001), and a shot at establishing dynastic dominance in European football.

Spain could also echo the feat of their men’s team, who defeated England in the Euro 2024 final, asserting Spanish dominance across both competitions.

As the footballing world turns its attention to Basel, the Euro 2025 final is not just a match—it’s a grudge match, a tactical duel, and a legacy-defining moment for both teams.