The top of Europe will get a new holder tonight (19:00, ERT2 and Sport-fm.gr) at St. Jakob-Park of Baselwhere England and Spain They clash in a big final that brings to mind their recent clash in the 2023 World Cup final when La Roja He prevailed 1-0 thanks to Olga Karmonas’ goal.
The marches towards the final
OR EnglandEuropean champion in 2022, returns to another big final with the aim of taking the rematch from the Spaniards and winning the top for the second time. Although Sarina Vingman’s team did not impress at this year’s tournament, it managed to reach the end, with its course involving:
• defeat by France (2-1) at the premiere
• Wins over the Netherlands (4-0) and Wales (6-1)
• Dramatic qualification on Sweden (2-2, 3-2 in penalty shootout)
• Victory in the extension of Italy (2-1) in the semifinals
On the other hand, the Spain confirmed the title of favorite from the beginning. Without losing a score, with 38 goals in its last 10 games and a great win over Germany in the semifinals (1-0 in the extension), La Roja first arrived in its history in a final Euro women.
• Spain-Portogalia 5-0
• Spain-Belgium 6-2
• Italy-Spain 1-3
• Spain-Switzerland 2-0
• Germany-Spanish 0-1 (par.)
The “stars” of the final
The headlights will be on some of the world’s top players:
• Alexia Poutegia (Spain): 3 goals, 4 assists, 18 created opportunities.
• Aitana Bonmati (Spain): “Hit” at the right time with the qualifying goal in the semifinals.
• Esther Gonzalez (Spain): First scorer of the tournament with 4 goals.
• Lauren James (England): He returned to training and is getting ready to compete, already having 2 goals in the competition.
• Michelle Ayemang (England): 17 years old, with 2 goals in 3 appearances, candidate for a better new player.
Prehistory and motivation
The two groups have met 19 times, with England Have the lead with 8 wins over 5 in Spain and 6 draws. However, in the last major appointments, the Spain has taken the upper handas in the final of the Mundial 2023 but also in the Nations League group stage.
Now, the swan song of the event It’s a historic opportunity for both. For England to restore its glamor and defend the title of 2022. For Spain, to complete its take -off with the conquest of Europe a year after the world crown.
The compositions of the two finalists
England (Sarina Vigman): Hampton, Bronz, Williams, Morgan, Greenwood, Tun, Wells, Stanway, James, Rousseau, Heb
Spain (Munse Tome): Katas Kol, Butle, Paras, Alaixandri, Olga, Bonmatti, Patriarch, Alexia, Marion, Table, Gonzalez
Source: Sport Fm
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