Spain looking to write more history with maiden Euros title, says Tome

Spain head coach Montse Tome says Spain have been "writing history" throughout Euro 2025 and hopes they can cap it by lifting the trophy on Sunday.

La Roja had never made it to the final of the competition before but overcame Germany for the first time in their history in the semi-final with a 1-0 victory in extra time to book their place in the showpiece.

It has been a stellar few years for Spain as they won a maiden World Cup in 2023, beating England in the final, before winning the inaugural Nations League last year.

As such, they could become the first European nation to lift the World Cup and Euros trophies at consecutive tournaments since Germany between 2001 and 2009 (five in a row).

Tome says Spain are not feeling any pressure ahead of the final, and she has her eye on the trophy.

"I don't think about pressure," she told reporters.

"I think during the whole tournament we have been writing history - getting to semis and the final for the first time, beating Germany for the first time. We have been accomplishing objectives, and that's the reason we're here.

"Our first objective was to play six games, and that's the case. England are defending the title; they are the current champions. We will compete and we will enjoy the game. Of course, we want to win."

Spain have won each of their last 10 matches in all competitions, scoring 38 goals. They last enjoyed a longer winning run between March 2020 and November 2021, when they won 16 games consecutively.

This game will see a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, won 1-0 by Spain. It is only the second time there has been the same fixture in back-to-back World Cup/Euro finals, along with Germany versus Sweden (Euro 2001 and the 2003 World Cup), won both times by the Germans.

Going into the tournament, Spain were the favourites to lift the trophy, and they are still given a slight advantage heading into the showpiece.

The Opta supercomputer has Spain's chances of winning the final in 90 minutes at 37.8% compared to England's 35.3%, while it goes to extra time in 26.9% of the pre-match simulations.

Their chances of winning the trophy, though, sit at 51%, but Irene Paredes does not believe Spain have an advantage, and expects a very even game.

"I don't assume that since the very first day [Spain were favourites]," Paredes said.

"I said that for my favourites, England were there. Both teams deserve the final. We wanted to be there; we wanted to play six games.

"We are on the road; [Sunday] is number six, and then from there enjoy. We don't like the idea of being favourites. We know what it takes to be here, what we suffered, and the rest is not so good for us.

"We have a team that played important games and tournaments. We know how to manage that, and those emotions that sometimes arise.

"We are a team who don't see this game as a pressure but as an opportunity to continue writing history, do something big and to show ourselves and let people enjoy."