England and Spain are set to renew their thrilling rivalry in the Women's Euro 2025 final on Sunday at St Jakob-Park in Basel. The match pits the European Championship holders against the World Cup winners, with both teams having developed a genuine rivalry in recent years.
England have reached three successive major finals, a feat attributed to ramped-up investment and attention to fine margins. The Lionesses are staying in one of the finest hotels in Switzerland, with everything branded and a barista even bringing a 'coffee dog' named Reggie. No other team at the Euros is competing with this level of support.
Spain, however, cannot match England's off-pitch resources but excel on it with their tiki-taka style drilled from a young age. Aitana Bonmatí is in inspiring form for the World Cup holders, but England have the blueprint to stop her, having beaten Spain 1-0 in the Nations League in February with a perfect defensive display.
England will rely on an extra day of recovery, top-class conditioning and psychological staff, and the tactical nous of manager Sarina Wiegman and assistant Arjan Veurink. However, they are missing key defender Millie Bright, and the centre-back partnership of Leah Williamson and Esme Morgan will be tested.
Spain's last defeat was that February loss to England, but they won the return fixture in June 3-2. The final promises to be a contest of fine margins, with both teams eager to claim another major title.
