Olympiastadion in Berlin hosted the final nail-biting clash between the finalists, England and Spain. Due to Spain’s unbeaten streak this season. Spain beat England with a 2-1 victory, and were consequently the Euro Cup 2024 winners. With this, Spain has earned the record-breaking title of four-time Euro Cup winner.  Football fans had predicted the Spanish side would win the tournament. And the two finalists proved their athletic prowess. Additionally, England became the first team to finish consecutively as runner-up in European Championships.  Prior to this loss, Southgate’s squad lost in a penalty shootout to Italy in the last Euro Cup.  

After both teams struggled to score in the first half of the match. Spain took the lead in the 47^th minute with a stunning goal by Nico Williams. Assisted by the wonderkid himself, Lamine Yamal. However, the spectators were at the edge of their seats because of the Spanish goal equalization. All eyes had been fixated on the performance of the Real Madrid superstar and England midfielder, Jude Bellingham. The young star aimed for the Spanish net but missed the goal by a few inches. 

Cole Palmer’s shot found the back of the Spanish net in the 73^rd minute. With only 7 minutes left for the game, Spain returned to lead the game. The combined efforts of Mikel Oyarzabal and Marc Cucurella’s late strike proved to be the winning goal.  However, until the final whistle blew, fans were holding their breath. In the last three knockout matches that preceded the final, England scored in the 90th minute, 80th minute and 95th minute of the game.  

This win marks the end of a 12-year drought without a major international trophy for the men in red. Additionally, Luis de la Fuente became the first manager to win the Euros, U-19 Euros and U-21 Euros. “You cannot be happier than this, to see the fans, the players… Cannot be happier. It was a marvelous day, an authentic team. I cannot be more proud,” Fuente stated.  

After the thrilling showdown between the giants of football in Euro Cup 2024, the tournament trophies were awarded. In this, the player of the tournament was Rodri, the Spanish midfielder. Lamine Yamal captured the prestigious title of the young player of the tournament. “Very happy and looking forward to coming back to Spain and celebrating with all the fans,” the Young Player of the Tournament said. Furthermore, Yamal, De la Fuente’s right winger, is the youngest player to ever play at, score at, assist at and win a European Championship. Lastly, Dani Olmo, La Roja’s left winger acquired the Golden Boot.

The celebration ceremony commenced with the King of Spain awarding the trophy to Álvaro Morata, the Spanish skipper. The roof of the stadium launched a spectacular fireworks show, following the lifting of the trophy by Morata and his teammates. The Spanish squad rushed to celebrate with their fans in the stadium.