On Tuesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain reconfirmed their position as the best football team in the world by defeating Germany 3-0 and lifting the second Women's Nations League title. The two titles of this young UEFA competition have been won by Spain: fourth final since 2023 and third title, only losing at the European Championship.
The victory at the final, a rare two-leg final, meant that celebrations were already in place in a jam-packed stadium with 55,000 spectators, new all-time high for the women's football team in Spain. It was tense, as goals did not come until halfway the second half, with a brace by Claudia Pina and a goal by Vicky López in a 13-minute span.
The format of the two-legged final proved to be interesting, as both matches, played within just four days of difference, were drastically different: Germany dominated in the first match on Friday, but failed to score, ending 0-0, while Spain also dominated in the second leg, but failed to convert at least seven clear chances in the first half.
In a 180-minute final, the last 30 were enough to condemn Germany, and Spain prevailed despite the notable absences of Aitana Bonmatí, Tere Abelleira, Salma Paralluelo, and Patri Guijarro.
France wins third-place against Sweden
At the same time, the match for the third place took place in Sweden against France, ending 2-2, with a goal by Kelly Gago in the added time, making for an aggregate of 4-3 in favour of France.