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Women’s Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmatí fired Spain into their first-ever UEFA Women’s Euro final with a spectacular extra-time winner against Germany, setting up a highly anticipated rematch with England in Sunday’s showpiece.
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner produced a moment of brilliance in the 113th minute, turning sharply on the edge of the box before firing past German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to seal a 1-0 win in Basel.
Germany pressed for a late equaliser, but Cata Coll produced a brilliant diving save to deny Lea Schüller and preserve Spain’s narrow lead.
The match had remained goalless after 90 minutes, despite chances at both ends. Berger was called into action multiple times, while Klara Bühl and Giovanna Hoffmann wasted promising openings for Germany in the first half.
Spain dominated possession throughout but struggled to break down a resilient German defence that had already endured over 100 minutes with 10 players in their dramatic quarter-final victory over France.
Germany nearly stole it in the dying seconds of normal time when a deflected strike from Bühl looped toward goal, but Coll reacted sharply to parry it away, also denying Carlotta Wamser on the rebound.
Match Winner Aitama Bonmatíwins POTM
A Champion’s Moment
With penalties looming, Bonmatí stepped up in trademark style. Collecting the ball just outside the area, she executed a trademark turn and struck low into the far corner — a fitting contribution from the world’s best player at a critical moment.
“That’s why she’s the best in the world,” one commentator noted. “She finds a way when no one else can.”
What’s Next?
Spain will now face England on Sunday (17:00 BST) at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, with the Lionesses aiming to avenge their 2023 World Cup heartbreak.
Germany, meanwhile, bow out of the tournament but will resume competitive action in October when they take on France in a Nations League semi-final.
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