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Contrasting Styles Collide as England's Grit Faces Spain's Flair in Euro 2025 Showdown
26 Jul
Summary
- Spain's technical midfield duo of Putellas and Bonmatí vs. England's dramatic game-changers Agyemang and Kelly
- England has trailed for long periods in 3 games but survived elimination, while Spain has mostly cruised through
- 4 minutes vs. 219 minutes - the time Spain and England have trailed at Euro 2025 respectively
The highly anticipated Women's Euro 2025 final will see defending champion England take on World Cup winner Spain in a clash of contrasting styles.
England has shown incredible resilience, trailing for long periods in three games but surviving being on the brink of elimination in both knockout matches. In contrast, Spain has mostly cruised through its five games, barring a late scare against Germany in the semifinals.
The key battle will be in midfield, where Spain boasts a dream pairing in two-time Ballon d'Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí. England, meanwhile, has called upon a pair of dramatic game-changers off the bench in Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly.
While Spain is known for its technical prowess and precision in possession, England has displayed an unwavering will to win. The statistics highlight this stark difference, with Spain trailing for just 4 minutes in the tournament compared to England's 219 minutes.
The final promises to be an enthralling encounter, with the two teams having traded wins in recent meetings. England eliminated Spain in the quarterfinals of Euro 2022, while Spain got revenge in the 2023 World Cup final. The stage is set for another captivating clash between these two powerhouses of women's football.
