Spain secured a remarkable first win against Germany in history, edging through the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory. The historic win is the first time that Spain reaches the final in its history. The decisive moment would explode in the 113th minute. Aitana Bonmati—just recovered from a recent bout with viral meningitis—scored the matchwinner. This quarterfinal match is a historic moment for Spain. On Sunday, they’ll face off against the defending champs, England, in the final.
Drama came at a premium that day, with both squads generating plenty of chances in an intense, thrilling game. Germany’s Klara Buhl was the most lively of the bunch, creating multiple opportunities but not turning any into goals. Spain’s goalkeeper, Cata Coll, was key to the upset. She came up with a number of crucial saves that prevented Germany from finding the back of the net. Notably, she managed to claw one of Buhl’s efforts off the line, highlighting her skill and determination throughout the match.
Aitana Bonmati’s Remarkable Comeback
Aitana Bonmati’s path to this tournament’s most consequential moment is nothing short of amazing. She fought through viral meningitis and was hospitalized just before the tournament began. Her sheer will to come back and play five times better shows how committed she is to her team. After scoring Spain’s winning goal, Bonmati reflected on her joy at helping her team reach the final.
“It was our dream to get to the final,” – Aitana Bonmati
Bonmati’s goal ended up being the one that clinched Spain’s place in the final. It was a personal victory for her, as she found her own health restored through her work. The team’s historic accomplishment is a source of pride for supporters and athletes in equal measure, as they continue to work to capitalize on this momentous success.
Germany’s Near Misses
Germany showed intent and quality from the opening stages of the game with many players almost finding the net. Klara Buhl and Carlotta Wamser both had chances they could have finished that would have made it a different game. They weren’t able to convert their opportunities, a disappointment felt by Germany’s coach Christian Wuck.
“We need more, better possession; we need more quality. We had chances but didn’t take them, and that is where we need to start so the team can win these sorts of tournaments,” – Christian Wuck
For Germany, their elimination is an unprecedented low point for the four-time World Cup winners. It is the first time since 1997 that they have failed to make it past the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros. To that, Wuck gave a nod to the unique path his team has traveled to get to this point.
“Very few people in Germany thought we would get to the semi-finals, and until the last few minutes, we played so well that Spain could not beat us,” – Christian Wuck
Looking Ahead to the Final
Spain, meanwhile, is preparing for their historic clash with England in the World Cup final. Now, excitement buzzes through the team and is seen in the faces of the supporters. Tomorrow’s showdown is a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, in which Spain claimed the trophy.
Bonmati reflected on the historic nature of this achievement for Spain, stating, “We’ve never made it to the Euro final, but today we made history again. We’ll try to make more history on Sunday.”
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