In a dramatic, high-intensity UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal clash, Spain edged out Germany 1-0 after extra time, thanks to a 113th-minute winner from Aitana Bonmati. The world champions now head into Sunday’s final in Basel, where they will face defending European champions England—a rematch of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Bonmati Delivers When It Counts
Though not her most dominant performance, Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati once again proved her class by scoring the only goal of the night at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium. Her strike from a tight angle beat German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger at her near post—ending Germany's hopes and etching Spain into their first-ever Euro final.
“Even when Bonmati isn’t at her peak, she finds a way to change the game,” said a jubilant Montse Tomé, Spain’s head coach.
Heroics on Both Ends: Cata Coll Shines
Equally crucial was goalkeeper Cata Coll, who made several match-saving stops—including a stunning double save in stoppage time of regular play. Her reflexes denied Klara Bühl’s deflected effort and Carlotta Wamser’s follow-up, keeping Spain’s clean sheet intact.
Coll’s clutch performance reminded many of her pivotal role in the 2023 World Cup final victory against the same opponent England.
Match Stats & Key Highlights
Key Moment | Details |
113th minute | Aitana Bonmati scores the winner |
90+4 mins | Cata Coll’s double save stuns Germany |
Sophia Kleinherne | Exits injured during extra time |
Shots on target | Spain: 6 |
Attendance | 22,432 at Letzigrund Stadium |
German Grit Falls Short
Germany came into the match after a taxing penalty shootout win over France in the quarterfinals and missed three key starters: Kathrin Hendrich, Sjoeke Nüsken, and Sarai Linder. Despite this, Christian Wück’s squad showed resilience and threatened multiple times—only to be denied by Spain’s disciplined backline and goalkeeper.
“We gave everything,” said Wück. “But tonight, it was Spain’s moment.”
A Final for the Ages: Spain vs. England
Sunday’s final in Basel will see La Roja face off against The Lionesses—a World Cup rematch and a potential classic in the making. Should Spain win, they will become the first team since Germany in 2009 to simultaneously hold both the World and European titles.
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