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The weakness Spain exploited during tense Euro 2025 semi-final

Spain celebrated after Aitana Bonmati’s late-winner sent them into the Euro 2025 final against England — Spain celebrated after Aitana Bonmati’s late-winner sent them into the Euro 2025 final against England (Getty Images)

Aitana Bonmati scored in the 113th minute to secure Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany in the Euro 2025 semi-final.
This win marks Spain's first-ever progression to a European Championship final and their first defeat of Germany in a major tournament.
Bonmati revealed that Spain's team had strategically studied German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger's tendency to leave her near post exposed.
This tactical awareness allowed Bonmati to exploit the narrow gap and score from a tight angle.
Spain will now face European champions England in the Euro 2025 final, a rematch of the World Cup final.

Spain hero Aitana Bonmati reveals secret plan behind stunning winner in Euro 2025 semi-final — In full

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