The youth storm swept across Europe! Spain 2-1 England won the European Cup for the fourth time

On July 14, 2024, the Berlin Olympic Stadium was full, and the European Cup final began between Spain and England. The game was full of drama from the beginning, and the Spanish team quickly took the initiative with the amazing performance of the young player Yamal. The 17-year-old and one-day Barcelona star cut in the right in the 12th minute and scored a world wave, and the ball went straight to the dead corner, setting the record for the youngest goal scorer in the European Cup final.

Spain's offensive did not stop. In the 30th minute, Williams broke through on the left and passed by a cross. Olmo calmly pushed the ball into the middle to expand the score to 2-0. Throughout the first half, England seemed helpless, and their defense line frequently appeared in front of Spain's smooth passes and cuts. During the halftime, the English fans in the stands looked solemn, while the Spanish fans had already begun to celebrate in advance.

The situation suddenly changed in the second half, and England coach Southgate made key adjustments. In the 75th minute, Palmer, who came on the bench, received a cross from Saka to score, igniting the fire of hope for the Three Lions. In the final stage of the game, England launched a crazy counterattack. When he got a corner kick opportunity in stoppage time, even goalkeeper Pickford rushed into the opponent's penalty area. Kane's powerful header after receiving the cross was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon, which completely killed England's championship dream.

The final whistle sounded, and the Spanish players hugged each other and cried. They defeated England 2-1 and held the Delaune Cup for the fourth time. The 17-year-old Yamal was named the best in the game after the game. The young genius used a world wave to start his own legendary journey. The midfield core Rodri was awarded the best player of the tournament with his stable performance throughout the tournament. On the podium, the scene of Spanish captain Morata holding the trophy high spread all over the world through television.

This victory allowed Spain to surpass Germany and become the country with the most championships in European Cup history. From 2008 to 2024, Spanish football has completed a perfect transition from the golden generation to the new generation. At the post-match press conference, coach De La Fuente said emotionally: "We have proved that the style of Spanish football can keep pace with the times. This team has both traditional technical genes and new vitality and speed. "

England missed the championship again, which is their second consecutive defeat in the finals after the 2020 European Cup. Captain Kane couldn't hide his disappointment after the game: "We tried our best, but Spain did perform better today." Southgate's stay and leave immediately became the focus of hot discussion in the British media. The coach who led England to the championship many times was facing tremendous pressure.

In Spain, this victory triggered a national carnival. Plaza Siberes in Madrid, Plaza Catalonia in Barcelona and other places are crowded with celebrating fans. King Felipe VI came to watch the game in person and went to the locker room to celebrate with the team after the game. At the same time, the final set an astonishing ratings record, with more than 350 million viewers around the world watching the live broadcast, and the number of views on social media-related topics exceeded 5 billion times, becoming the most watched sports event in 2024.