Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against England on Sunday.

Just as the game seemed destined for penalties, Aitana Bonmatí popped up to score the winner. Spain will face England in Sunday’s final in Basel.

Aitana Bonmatí has led Spain to the Women's European Championship final after a challenging start. On Wednesday, she scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 semifinal victory over Germany, setting up a rematch against England.

Spain's Aitana Bonmatí delivered a clutch 113th-minute goal to break the tie vs. Germany. 2 DAYS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・1:11

Bonmati squeezed a shot past Ann-Katrin Berger’s near post and revealed Spain had studied the goalkeeper before the Euro 2025 semi-final

Aitana Bonmati nearly missed the 2025 European Championship due to a bout with viral meningitis the week before the tournament began. But on Wednesday, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner found a late goal to lift Spain to their first appearance in a Euros final.

The Barcelona striker hasn't always been a guaranteed starter, but patience and precision have made her crucial for club and country