Spain emerged victorious in Euro 2024, defeating England 2-1 in the final held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.

Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal played pivotal roles as La Roja clinched their record-breaking fourth European Championship title.

Oyarzabal’s late goal sealed the win, ensuring Spain’s unbeaten run throughout the tournament and securing the prestigious trophy.

England, experiencing deja vu after their third Euro final loss, struggled to gain momentum early on.

Despite a tactical start, Spain dominated possession and created more scoring opportunities.

Alvaro Morata came close for Spain, while England’s efforts were thwarted by solid Spanish defense and goalkeeper Unai Simon.

The match remained goalless at halftime, with Spain maintaining 69% possession.

The second half saw Nico Williams break the deadlock in the 47th minute, setting the stage for an intense battle.

England rallied with Cole Palmer’s stunning equalizer in the 73rd minute, injecting hope for a comeback.

However, Spain’s persistence paid off when Oyarzabal struck in the 86th minute, securing their victory.

The goal, confirmed after VAR review, marked Spain’s historic triumph as they celebrated their dominance throughout the tournament.

(Inputs from agencies)