Lionesses Roar Again: Chloe Kelly Fires England to Euro 2025 Glory in Dramatic Shootout Win Over Spain

Redemption tastes sweeter when it’s served cold—and under the bright lights of a tense Euro final. Chloe Kelly delivered that icy moment of magic, smashing home the winning penalty as England triumphed 3-1 in a shootout against Spain to clinch the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 title on Sunday night, reclaiming their throne in spectacular fashion.

It was a night of tension, revenge, and vindication at the packed Olympiastadion in Berlin. Two years after Spain broke English hearts in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, the Lionesses returned with one mission: settle the score. And they did—on the grandest stage, with grit, heart, and ice in their veins.

The game itself was a gripping tactical battle. England struck first through Lauren Hemp’s sharp finish in the 37th minute, but Spain—true to their identity—responded with relentless pressure, eventually equalizing through Aitana Bonmatí late in the second half. Extra time was a chess match of nerves and near-misses, with both sides throwing everything into the final stretch.

But when it came down to penalties, it was England who held their nerve. Mary Earps stood tall between the posts, saving two crucial spot kicks and earning Player of the Match honors. Chloe Kelly, already a national hero for her 2022 Euros final winner, stepped up again with the decisive kick—drilling the ball past Spain’s helpless keeper and sprinting toward the corner flag as her teammates chased her in celebration.

The scenes were electric. England manager Sarina Wiegman, now a back-to-back Euro-winning coach, called the moment “one for the history books,” praising her squad’s composure, evolution, and hunger to rewrite the past.

“This team has been through it all—defeat, criticism, pressure—but today, they showed the world what champions look like,” Wiegman said post-match.

For England, the victory is more than just silverware—it’s symbolic. It marks their successful defense of the European crown won at Wembley in 2022 and confirms their status as a powerhouse in women’s football. The Lionesses now hold two straight Euro titles and a permanent place in the hearts of millions back home.

As the confetti fell and the trophy was lifted high, Chloe Kelly’s winning smile said it all: the Lionesses are back, and this time, they didn’t just win—they conquered their past.

Football, once again, came home.