The men’s national football team of Spain in the UEFA Euro 2025 has caused a stir around the world after winning a stunning 2-1 victory over Germany in the semifinal match, and this has led to a rematch of the World Cup final match against England.
According to CNN and BBC Sport, this dramatic victory, marked by a last-minute goal, has been making headlines in any sport and creating a craze for X, where people are celebrating the strength and masterful strategies of Spain. The game, scheduled for July 24, 2025, in Zurich, highlights Spain’s revival as a football force, as well as this rematch, one of the best sports stories of the year.
The game: A Semi-Final of a Millennium Pieces
The Euro 2025 semifinal at the Zurich stadium was one of the games where the stakes were exceptionally high, as Spain and Germany engaged in a bitter contest. At the 22nd minute, Germany scored an early goal, 1-0, as they pressured Spain, who had a young team.
However, the team of captain Alvaro Morata, Spain, also scored an equalizing goal in the 67th minute through Dani Olmo, who took advantage of a weak defense. It was as much a game that was going to be decided by extra time with a goal in the 89th minute, scored by a 19-year-old youngster, Lamine Yamal, who beat the Berlin move in style, giving the Zurich stadium a frenzy, burying Spain in the final.
CNN termed the match a clinic in resilience, with Spain controlling the ball to such an extent and outsmarting Germany’s high-press game. Their win was remarkable considering Spain’s history of failing to advance past the final knockout stages, which they have now solidly debunked.
X posts were laden with the electricity of the moment, with one poster saying, Lamine Yamal is 19 and already breaking hearts! Spain has got their mojo back!” The hashtag # Euro2025 has already been trending worldwide, as football fans discuss whether Spain will reach the level of the 2022 World Cup final, which England played in.
Tactical Brilliance and Emerging Stars
The triumph of Spain is attributed to the radical approach of coach Luis de la Fuente, who combined old guards such as Morata with new talents like Yamal and Pedri. BBC Sport also noted that De la Fuente employed an adaptable 4-2-3-1 shape, which enabled Spain to dominate the midfield and attack Germany’s flanks.
Yamal, in particular, has become a worldwide sensation with his goal and assist in the semifinal, comparable to those of a young Lionel Messi. Former player Xavi Hernandez said Spanish football has a bright future, as quoted in The Guardian.
The depth of Spain was also demonstrated in the match because of the essential roles played by the substitutes, such as Mikel Oyarzabal. According to CNN, one of the reasons Spain won the match was due to bench power, as the fresh legs had the stamina to outlast a tired German team.
This strategic advantage has been a source of optimism regarding the Spanish prospects in the final, particularly given the fact that Spain has not lost to England in any major tournament since 2022.
The Rematch: Spain vs. England
The next match, a final game of the World Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar in August 2025, has huge implications. Spain won the World Cup over England, ending a long-standing title standoff in 2022.
England yearns to redeem itself with its newly hired Sarina Wiegman in the men’s team in terms of its tactical guidance. The Independent recalled that players on the England national team, including Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, are driven by the sting of 2022, so the game promises to be a real blockbuster.
X posts are representative of the worldwide excitement as fans are divided on whether it will be the flair of Spain or the guts of England. The kids of Spain are so unreal, but the kids of England have the experience.
This final will be an epic one, one user wrote. One of them posted a montage highlight of Yamal along with a caption that said, “England better watch out, this guy!”. It is also a cultural encounter, as the Spanish fans are rejoicing at their team regaining authority, while the English supporters are holding fast to their mantra of never giving up, as illustrated in an article by BBC Sport featuring a player named Ellie White.
Greater Context: A World Stage of Football
Euro 2025 semifinal is taking place in the year of change in football. In coverage of Spain on CNN, the women’s national team has problems caused by the recent recovery of Aitana Bonmati from viral meningitis, with the country having an interest in both men’s and women’s football.
Meanwhile, The Guardian has mentioned Zurich’s attempts to promote sustainability at Euro 2025, and carbon-neutral stadiums have become a popular topic. The fact that Spain won in their progressive role plays is apt, as it reveals a team that is both competitive and looking forward.
The game also indicates the increasing use of youth in football, with the average age in the Spanish team being 24 years old. This is unlike in other sports stories like Venus Williams ‘ age-defying tennis comeback at the age of 45, as featured by Sportskeeda. The youth factor and their tactical development in Spain make them favorites going into the final, but the experience of the English players is also a substantial obstacle.
Beyond the Bite: A Title Match that Captured an Age
With the rematched World Cup final, momentum is the word that can be used to describe Spain as it readies for its World Cup final match. Insofar as team unity is concerned, de la Fuente has emphasized that this is not just a team; it is a family.
In England, tactical adjustments should be relied upon, with BBC Sport noting that they may deploy Beth Mead, who has the speed to target, to cope with Spain. The conclusion promises an encounter of styles, with Spain possessing a possession-style art, and England exhibiting pragmatic intensity.
The semifinal triumph in Euro 2025 of Spain is more than a victory; it is a declaration. With the world being eager to witness the rematch, this clash of youth, drama, and strength so far remains one of the most exciting stories in the history of football that will go down in the history of sports in 2025.