In a nail-biting rematch of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England battled fiercely in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final, with the score tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time at St. Jakob-Park in Basel . The match, a clash of titans between the reigning World Cup champions (Spain) and the defending European champions (England), lived up to its billing as a tactical and emotional rollercoaster. ### **Match Highlights: Drama Unfolds** - **Spain struck first** through Mariona Caldentey, capitalizing on their dominant possession (78% in the first half) and relentless pressure . - **England equalized late** via Alessia Russo, who continued her clutch form after coming off the bench in the knockout stages . - **Key substitutions**: Spain’s Claudia Pina, a hero of their Nations League win over England earlier this year, replaced Alexia Putellas, while England’s Chloe Kelly—who scored the 2022 Euro-winning goal—replaced an...