Bonmatí's star power shines through as Spain see off Germany -- just barely
Sam Marsden and Emily Keogh
created: July 24, 2025, 9:41 a.m. | updated: July 24, 2025, 2:38 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsZURICH -- Aitana Bonmatí struck an extra-time winner to send Spain into Sunday's Euro 2025 final against England at the expense of eight-time winners Germany.
Statistically, Germany only completed 13 passes in the final third while Spain had a whopping 123.
-- MarsdenAlmost perfect defence for GermanyIt was another stellar performance from Germany's defence and top shot stopper to prevent Spain from doing, well, what Spain do.
With prolific forwards like Esther González, Mariona Caldentey and Clàudia Pina, keeping Spain out for 112 minutes was a great achievement.
Everything has been stacked against them, so a run to the semifinal, and an agonising loss in the final minutes will hurt.
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