Aitana Bonmati accepted blame for Spain's Euro 2025 final loss to England after her penalty was saved. Despite Spain's initial lead from Mariona Caldentey, England equalized in the second half through Alessia Russo. Bonmati, along with teammates, missed crucial penalties in the shoot-out, with England retaining their title. Bonmati remarked on Spain's dominance, citing an expected goals total of 2.35 from 22 shots compared to England's 1.04. Team coach Montse Tome echoed her sentiments, insisting that Spain had deserved to win, citing their possession and overall performance during the match.
Aitana Bonmati stated, "I have to say sorry because it was my fault in the end. But I was not able to score it. Congratulations to our rivals."
Spain finished the match with an expected goals (xG) total of 2.35 from 22 shots, significantly higher than England's 1.04 from eight attempts.
Spain boss Montse Tome expressed, "I think this team deserved more. We have worked for a long time to get to this moment."
Alessia Russo's second-half header leveled the score after Spain initially took the lead, showcasing the competitive nature of the match.
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