Spain historical champions – Oyarzabal hero

Marc Cucurella played forward and Mikel Oyarzabal threw himself forward. Then it was 2-1 to Spain after the Real Sociedad player bumped the ball in.

The goal was decisive in the EC final at the Olympic Stadium. Spain has now won the European Championship four times – more than any other nation.

An eventful end to the match, but less eventful at the beginning. The match started exactly as expected. So with a large Spanish ball possession.

Spain has now won the European Championship four times.

Spain has now won the European Championship four times.

Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP/TT

Key player injured

Luis de la Fuente’s team dominated in terms of play, but at the same time had difficulty creating any major scoring chances. Breakthrough man Nico Williams threatened a lot along his left wing but it was without it resulting in any major dangers.

Nor did England take any major chances in the first half. Harry Kane got a good chance to shoot but midfield shadow Rodri stretched out and blocked with his foot. After the situation, he grinned evilly – and for the second half he was replaced by Martín Zubimendi.

But there was no immediate negative effect to speak of. Rather the opposite.

Spain turned up the pace considerably and reaped the rewards.

Dani Carvajal cut beautifully to the newly arrived 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who in turn played to Nico Williams, who became the scorer. The 22-year-old cut in immediately and put in 1-0 in the 47th minute.

England lost yet another European Championship final.

England lost yet another European Championship final.

Photo: Frank Augstein/AP/TT

Substitutes score goals

A pressed England responded by replacing captain Harry Kane and replacing with semi-final hero Ollie Watkins. In the 70th minute, Cole Palmer was then substituted for Kobbie Mainoo – and scored three minutes later.

The Chelsea star placed a shot from distance and all of a sudden it was 1-1.

But it was not England’s day.

In the 87th minute, Marc Cucurella played forward to substitute Mikel Oyarzabal who made it 2–1 to Spain.

A goal that meant EC gold for Spain.