Spain secured their record fourth European Championship title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final.
Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal became the hero with an 86th-minute winner, capitalizing on a decisive breakaway to seal Spain’s triumph.
The Spaniards dominated possession in the first half, it was Nico Williams who broke the deadlock just two minutes into the second half, latching onto Lamine Yamal’s assist.
England were resilient after falling behind and equalized in the 73rd minute through Cole Palmer.
However, Oyarzabal’s opportunistic strike ultimately denied England their first major international trophy in 58 years.
The match, held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, saw Spain maintain their perfect record in the tournament, winning all seven of their matches.
The historic stadium, originally built for the 1936 Olympics, hosted a closing ceremony featuring futuristic themes and electronic dance performances.
High-profile attendees included Prince William, King Felipe of Spain, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
With this victory, Spain now stands as the most successful team in the history of the European Championships.
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