Spain's Coach Reflects on Heartbreaking Euro 2025 Final Loss

July 28, 2025 - 04:13

Spain's coach Montse Tome expressed her disappointment following her team's narrow defeat in the Euro 2025 final, where they lost to England in a tense penalty shoot-out, finishing 3-1. Despite the outcome, Tome firmly believes that her squad did not deserve to exit the tournament as they did.

"This is sport, and in sport, you need to accept defeat, which is what happened to us in the penalty shoot-out," Tome remarked after the match. Her comments highlight the emotional toll of the game, especially for a team that recently triumphed in the 2023 World Cup.

Tome, who stepped into the coaching role after the World Cup victory, has been tasked with maintaining the momentum and spirit of a team that has proven its capabilities on the international stage. The loss in the final serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where skill and determination do not always guarantee victory. The Spanish squad will look to regroup and learn from this experience as they prepare for future competitions.