Being the most skillful and technically best team at the Women’s European Championship was not enough to get Spain the title on Sunday

Spain made a series of firsts at Euro 2025, yet didn't quite have enough to claim their first title. It will hurt, but they have hope.

(Reuters) -Four players each from both finalists were named in UEFA's team of the tournament for the Women's Euro on Monday, as Spain's golden boot winner Esther Gonzalez was sidelined in favour of England strikers Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly.

Reaction as England defend their European title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Spain in Switzerland.

The Lionesses beat Spain to win Euro 2025 and make history by becoming the first English team to win major tournament on foreign soil. Chloe Kelly was the hero, smashing home the winning penalty after Hannah Hampton had saved two of Spain’s spot-kicks.

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final match featuring Spain vs. England

Despite all their success, Spain have never won the Euros, and their 2023 World Cup win was overshadowed by controversy. On Sunday, they hope that the focus will be firmly on them.