Spain vs England 2-1: UEFA Euro 2024 final – as it happened

Well, there you have it from Berlin.

Spain are crowned Euro 2024 winners after a pulsating 2-1 victory over England at Olympiastadion.

This marks an unprecedented fourth European championship for La Roja – and they were undoubtedly the best team in the tournament.

Spare a thought for England who will now have to reflect on back-to-back European championship final defeats as they continue their search for an elusive international trophy.

We want to thank you for keeping us company throughout this past month, and till the next time, this is Rohan Sharma signing off on behalf of Kevin Hand for Al Jazeera.

2024 CHAMPIONS: Spain 🇪🇸#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/8jGoI5ZSv0

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024

“Very happy and looking forward to coming back to Spain and celebrating with all the fans,” the Young Player of the Tournament said.

“It is really the best present there is. It’s a dream. When we were drawing, it was difficult. They pushed us hard, but I know what this team is made of, but we always come back, we always win.”

“Positive messages lead to positive things and we have seen how Spain believed in us and well, I hope they are proud of this team, of everything that is coming in the future, because you have seen it.”

“All those who have participated in sporting activities at any level will know how utterly despairing such a result can feel when the prize was so near – and will join me in sending heartfelt sympathy, even as we congratulate Spain.”

“I have done my job. I did what I had to do at every moment to try to help. I was lucky enough to give the victory,” he said.

“Just the fact of being in the 26 [the number of players in the squad], you value it a lot here. To have the moment to help as it has happened to me is the best. It happened to me but [it] could have happened to anyone.”

“Euphoric. All our people deserve it. We suffered a lot,” he said after the match.

“They had a good team. They have players who can make the difference but we were able to counter their weapons and in the end, we won the European Championship and we are very happy.”

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“It’s unbelievable. This is a dream. Now, we are the best national team in the Euros. It’s crazy,” the player of the tournament told ITV Sport.

“But this talks about the humility we have had all these years to keep working, never lose the faith. We beat four former world champions to win – it’s amazing.

“They don’t need to have a great performance to score goals – I know these guys but this tournament, we showed something different and it was great

“The future for us is going to be everything. We have talent to keep moving on but for now, we celebrate.”

“Spain have been brilliant all tournament and everyone can see what they can do. They are a great team and congratulations to them,” he told ITV Sport.

“We wanted to kick on but couldn’t and it hurts. We got to another final and everyone is gutted that we didn’t [win].

“The World Cup is in two years time and we need to remember this feeling and try to push on.”

All of the reaction after the game from the pundits within the stadium seem to be in agreement. This was probably Southgate’s last game in charge.

He led them from despair, and defeat by Iceland when he took charge in 2016, to two Euro finals but this is likely to be the end for the former defender.

Winning Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, shared his thoughts as well: “I couldn’t be happier. To see the fans, to see the players. A real team, European champions.

“I said I was proud and today I am even prouder,” he said.

“It confirms what we are. For me, they are the best in the world and today, I confirm that definition.”

Southgate, whose future with the England team has been a topic of great contemplation, had this to say post-match: “We’ve competed until the very end of the final.

“Today, we didn’t keep possession quite well enough, especially when we defended well.

They pressed us well and we had to get out of it, which meant they had the best of the game.

“It is fine margins but Spain were the best team in the tournament and they deserve it.

“There is a disadvantage to having a day less to prepare, but we were in the game up to 80 minutes.

“Physically, it’s been a tough period for Harry.

“He was short of games and didn’t get up to speed. Ollie’s freshness allowed us to pressure more and it did.”

The defender is followed by the entire Spanish contingent and now, the party begins for everyone, with the trophy in front of the fans.

The Spanish defender grabs the trophy and races towards the end where the Spain fans are sitting. He leaps, with the trophy held aloft, as he reaches them for one more cheer from the crowd.

The Barcelona youngster, who turned 17 on Saturday, has his hands on the trophy now.

Fellow rising star Williams joins him for a quick photo opportunity on the side of the stage.

The King of Spain joins the team with the trophy as the photos are taken of the new European champions on the stage.

The classic Spain hit rings around the stadium in Berlin.

🇪🇸 The heroes 🦸🦸#EURO2024 | #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/owzimkMag7

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 14, 2024

The roof of the stadium is aglow with firework colours, launched just as the trophy was lifted by Morata.

The King of Spain passes the trophy to Morata, who walks to his team and lifts the trophy to celebrate winning Euro 2024!