Overview

• A scoreless final led to a penalty shoot-out in which Spain prevailed over third-ranked Belgium in Mönchengladbach.
• With six stops in shoot-outs, 23-year-old goalkeeper Clara Pérez emerged as the match-winner for the Redsticks.
• Midfielder Paula Giménez secured the victory by converting the decisive sudden-death attempt.
• Veteran Xantal Giné suffered a left-ankle sprain during the second quarter and continued after returning with a supportive bandage.
• The women’s bronze was secured a day after the men’s team beat France for third place, giving Spain consecutive medals at the European Championship.