England Crowned Back-to-Back Women European Champions After Penalty Thriller

England have secured their place in football history once again, winning the Women’s Euro 2025 after a dramatic 3-1 victory on penalties over Spain in the final. It’s their second consecutive European title, and just like in 2022, Chloe Kelly delivered the knockout blow—slotting home the decisive penalty to crown the Lionesses champions of Europe once more.

The match ended 1-1 after extra time, setting the stage for a nerve-shredding shootout, and once again, England’s grit, belief, and big-game brilliance shone through.

Chloe Kelly: England’s Eternal Hero

In a repeat of her heroics from the 2022 final and last week’s semifinal, Chloe Kelly rose to the occasion. With the pressure on, she rifled her penalty high into the net to seal victory, declaring afterward, “I don’t miss penalties twice!”

But the glory was shared across the team.

Stars Shine in a Night of Redemption

Alessia Russo continued her rise as one of the game’s elite forwards, heading home the equalizer in the 57th minute after Mariona Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the first half.

Veteran Lucy Bronze, who played through the entire tournament with a fractured tibia, somehow lasted nearly 120 minutes in the final—an astonishing display of resilience.

And then came the next generation.

Hampton and Agyemang: The Future Has Arrived

Hannah Hampton, stepping out of Mary Earps’ shadow, was a wall in the shootout, saving two penalties just as she had in the quarterfinal against Sweden.

Michelle Agyemang, meanwhile, announced herself to the world, scoring vital goals in both the quarterfinal and semifinal and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.

But it’s the winner’s medal around her neck that truly cements her arrival on the biggest stage.

Royal Applause and National Pride

The win sparked celebrations across the country and beyond. King Charles praised the Lionesses for their example of perseverance, writing:
“There are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory.”

Prince William and Princess Charlotte echoed the nation’s pride, posting: “Lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn’t be prouder!”

A Rivalry Rewritten

This final was a rematch of the 2023 World Cup, where Spain defeated England. But this time, the Lionesses had the last word.

While Spain’s tiki-taka mastery saw them dominate parts of the game, England’s spirit and tactical grit shone through. Their pressing, composure, and substitutions—especially Kelly’s impact—turned the tide.

Despite losing Lauren James to injury in the first half, England regrouped and responded with fire.

Record-Breaking Support

The tournament shattered attendance records with 657,291 fans packing stadiums across Europe, a testament to the soaring popularity of women’s football.

And on this unforgettable night in European football, it was England—full of heart, hunger, and heroes—who stood tallest.

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“We have that grit. We’ve got English blood in us,” Hampton said post-match. “I can’t believe it. I don’t think it’s going to sink in for a while.”

But for millions of fans, this moment is already unforgettable.

Back-to-back champions. England’s Lionesses have done it again.