Basque: Nico Williamsen and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the Eurocup txapel and in the second half of Spain (2-1)

Spain has been proclaimed Euro 2024 champion This Sunday after beat England 2-1 in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Spain took charge of the attack in the first few minutes, with the English well positioned at the back. The plays were concentrated mainly on the left wing, with a Nico Williams brave man who faced the defenders whenever he could.

Even so, England have relied on their experience and have had several dangerous chances, forcing Spain to take a step back. The only chance to score was for Southgate’s men, with a weak shot that has not been difficult for Unai Simon.

Until the break, both teams exchanged attacks, but neither team was able to put the goalkeepers under any pressure and the first half ended goalless.

The script of the match changed at the start of the second half. Lamine Yamal received the ball on the wing, made his way into the area and saw Nico totally alone. Pass to the gap and the Athletic player He has scored at ease with his left foot (1-0).

Nico celebrating his goal. Photo: EFE

The goal has awakened the hunger of the team led by De la Fuente, who, far from being satisfied, have gone for more goals. Nico Williams has had another opportunity, but, like Del Olmo’s shot, the ball has gone wide of the post.

In the 72nd minute, Palmerwho had just entered the field, has put the tie on the scoreboard with a low shot that Simon was unable to reach (1-1).

The minutes passed and neither team managed to get their attack right, until the 84th minute Oyarzabal He received the ball from Cucurella and threw himself into the area to put Spain ahead again. (2-1).

Oyarzabal celebrating his goal. Photo: EFE

There was no time for more and Spain has been proclaimed champion of Euro 2024.

Nico Williams, MVP of the final

Nico Williams has been appointed by UEFA best player of the finalThe Athletic Club player opened the scoring in the 47th minute of the match. Throughout the match he has been on the left flank and has been one of the most persistent, vertical and unbalanced players in the match.

Data sheet:

2 – Spain: Unai Simon, Carvajal, Laporte, Le Normand (Nacho, m.83), Cucurella; Rodri (Zubimendi, m.46), Fabian, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal (Mikel Merino, m.89), Nico Williams and Morata (Oyarzabal, m.68)

1 – England: Pickford; Kyle Walker, Stones, Marc Guéhi, Shaw; Declan Rice, Mainoo (Palmer, m.70=; Bukayo Saka, Bellingham, Foden (Toney, m.89); and Kane (Watkins, m.61).

Goals: 1-0, m.47: Nico Williams. 1-1, m.73: Palmer. 2-1, m.86: Oyarzabal.

Referee: François Letexier (France). Showed yellow cards to Kane (25), Stones (53) and Watkins (91) for England; and Dani Olmo (31) for Spain.

Source: Eitb

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