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Spain lived up to their top billing as they defeated England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday to claim a record fourth continental title and extend England’s 58-year big trophy drought by at least another two years.
Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal slid into Marc Cucurella’s low cross to fire an 86th-minute winner after their 47th-minute opener from Nico Williams was cancelled out by English sub Cole Palmer in the 73rd.
Man of the Match Williams’ goal was superbly set up by Lamine Yamal who the day after his 17th birthday became the youngest player in a Euro final.
The goal ignited Spain after a cagey first half, even though influential playmaker Rodri did not return from the break – before being named Player of the Tournament in the end.
Substitute Palmer drilled England’s equaliser into the bottom left corner shortly after replacing Kobbie Mainoo.

But Oyarzabal sealed it for Spain in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium under the eyes of Spain King Felipe VI, who then joined the players on the pitch on a glorious day for the nation, a few hours after Carlos Alcaraz won back-to-back Wimbledon tennis titles.
“I couldn’t be more happy,” coach Luis de La Fuente said. “Today has been a wonderful day, a team has deservedly been crowned European champion.
“Today I’m even more proud and I hope this momentum can bring even better days.
Williams added: “I’m very happy. We’ve suffered a lot, they have players who can make the difference. We’ve been able to counter their weapons and had a great tournament.”
La Roja became the first team to win all seven matches at one Euros as they moved one ahead of Germany with a fourth Euro title, adding to those won in 1964, 2008 and 2012.
De la Fuente’s team scored a finals record 15 goals in their run to the title that included victories over title holders Italy, 2018 and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Croatia, hosts Germany and pre-tournament favourites France, the 2018 World Cup winners and 2022 runners-up.
England had far less flair but showed plenty of resilience as they were the first team to reach the final after coming from behind in all three previous knockout matches.
But the Three Lions eventually fell just short as in 2021 when they lost the Wembley final on penalties against the Azzurri.
“It’s hard to put into words how we’re all feeling right now,” England captain Harry Kane said. “Tough game.
“We did well to get back into the game and struggled to build on that. To concede late on is really tough to take.”

Spain made two changes to the starting line-up, bringing back Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal from suspension. England, meanwhile gave Luke Shaw his first start at Euro 2024 at left-back.
England created some danger before the break as a free-kick found its way through to Phil Foden, but he was denied by Unai Simon, who made the first save of the game.
The second half had barely started when Yamal and Williams combined to give Spain the lead. Yamal collected a ball from Dani Carvajal before feeding Williams in the box for his low finish into the far corner in the 47th.
Pickford made a huge save to deny Yamal on 66 minutes, before England also used their own talisman Palmer to make Spain feel sorry for missing all of those chances.
Jude Bellingham laid off a perfect ball for Palmer, who fired from a distance with his first touch of the match into the bottom corner in the 73rd.
But the momentum never really shifted and Spain kept strong on the ball and were rewarded with the winner as Oyarzabal tapped in Cucurella’s pass.


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Euro 2024: Spain strike late to beat England in final, claim record fourth crown

Spain captain Alvaro Morata starts the Euro 2024 trophy celebrations after their final victory over England. Photo: AP

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, centre, slides in his side’s second goal to overcome England in the Euro 2024 final. Photo: AP

England players are dejected as they watch Spain lift the trophy at Euro 2024, losing the final for a second consecutive Euros. Photo: AP

Euro 2024 final: England’s redemption v Spain’s record – what’s on the line in Berlin

Harry Kane (left) hopes to lift England’s first trophy in 58 years but Alvaro Morata will aim to crown Spain’s impressive Euro 2024. Photo: AFP

Spain wingers Lamine Yamal, left, and Nico Williams have been constant attacking threats at Euro 2024. Photo: AP

Spain won their third Euros in 2012 and are looking to become the first side ever to win it a fourth time. Photo: AFP

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England’s manager Gareth Southgate celebrates at the end of their Euro 2024 semifinal win over Netherlands. Photo: AP

Ollie Watkins was England’s unlikely hero with a stoppage-time winner from the bench against Netherlands. Photo: AP

Euro 2024: wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France to reach final

Spain’s players celebrate after their victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Photo: AP

Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest scorer at a major tournament with his goal against Spain. Photo: AP

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Hungary’s Endre Botka, left, heads the ball over Scotland’s Che Adams during the Euro 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP

Players and stewards hold a screen around Hungary’s Barnabas Varga as he receives medical treatment during the match against Scotland at the Stuttgart Arena on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Dejected Scotland fans after the Euro 2024 match against Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

 Hungary fans celebrate their win against Scotland in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: Reuters 

Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn and Hungary’s Barnabas Varga, centre, collide during their Euro 2024 match in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP

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Netherlands’ Donyell Malen celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal in Munich. Photo: AP

Dutch supporters watch the Euro 2024 match against Romania in Beekbergen, the Netherlands. Photo: ANP / AFP

Romania’s Radu Dragusin (front) and Xavi Simons of the Netherlands fight for the ball. Photo: AP

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All three goals come in the second half with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sliding in the winner


All three goals come in the second half with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sliding in the winner as La Roja finish the tournament with a 100 per cent record.


Euro 2024: Spain strike late to beat England in final, claim record fourth crown

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}All three goals come in the second half with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sliding in the winner

All three goals come in the second half with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sliding in the winner