Spain, the best team of the 2024 UEFA European Championship (EURO 2024), overcame their final hurdle at a packed Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday, July 14. As they had done for the entirety of the tournament, Spain once again finished the match as the much superior team, with England experiencing the ferociousness of Luis de la Fuente’s side this time around.
Thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain claimed a richly deserved 2-1 victory over Gareth Southgate’s England. Cole Palmer scored the Three Lions’ only goal in the UEFA EURO 2024 final.
Having won their last six matches in EURO 2024, La Roja understandably started as the favorites to lift the coveted trophy. However, according to most pundits, England were still very much in the contest, with Harry Redknapp famously claiming they had more gifted individuals at their disposal. England’s star power was and is undeniable, but Spain once again proved that soccer still rewards a great team, not a collection of great individuals.
Spain Outclass & Outscore England In UEFA EURO 2024 Final
After a cagey first half, the final sprung to life in the second minute of the second half. Dani Carvajal, who enjoyed a magnificent season with Real Madrid — winning La Liga, Supercopa de Espana, and the UEFA Champions League — kick-started the move, playing a through-ball for Lamine Yamal to chase. The 17-year-old cut inwards, sliding past Marc Guehi before playing the ball toward the left of the box. Like an immaculately rehearsed choreography, Williams attacked the area and sent the ball into the bottom-right corner with a first-time finish.
A couple of minutes later, Spain had a gilt-edged opportunity to double their lead, but Dani Olmo could not keep his effort on target from the edge of the area. Alvaro Morata (55′) and Williams (56′) also had their opportunities but could not work England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Having been under the cosh, England struck against the…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-15 05:57:32
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