England:
England come into the final in good form on the whole. Their most recent match saw them emerge 2-1 winners after extra time against Italy in the semi-finals. Italy took a first-half lead, but Michelle Agyemang’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser forced extra time, where Chloe Kelly sealed the victory in the 119th minute. In the quarter-finals, England drew 2-2 with Sweden before advancing on penalties in a dramatic contest.
Their group stage campaign finished with an emphatic 6-1 win over Wales, following a convincing 4-0 victory against the Netherlands. Their only defeat in this run was the opening group game, a narrow 2-1 loss to France. Across these five matches, England have scored 16 goals and conceded seven.
Spain:
Spain enter the final riding a wave of confidence after five consecutive victories. In the semi-finals, Aitana Bonmatí struck in extra time to earn a 1-0 win over Germany and a maiden European final appearance for La Roja. Prior to that, Spain dispatched Switzerland 2-0 in the quarter-final - another display marked by dominant possession and defensive control.
Their group stage was flawless: a 3-1 victory against Italy, a high-scoring 6-2 win over Belgium, and a comprehensive 5-0 triumph against Portugal. Over these five matches, Spain have scored 17 goals and conceded just three.