From -12 to a second consecutive European title for Belgium: The incredible heist in the final against Spain!

EuroBasket - Belgium is European champion for the second consecutive time! This Sunday evening in Athens, the Belgian Cats completed a stunning comeback to beat Spain (67-65), after trailing by 12 points with less than three minutes remaining. A crazy end to the game for a historic achievement.

By@Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

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From -12 to a second consecutive European title for Belgium: The incredible heist in the final against Spain!

Photo Credit : FIBA

Spain, labeled as « weak » by too many observers when criticizing France’s one-point loss to La Roja in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals, nearly silenced all critics this Sunday evening in the final. Dominating against the defending European champions Belgium, the Iberians were still leading by 12 points with 2 minutes 41 seconds remaining… before completely collapsing and watching Belgium retain their continental crown following an incredible comeback (67-65).

EuroBasket Women

– Final

Spain (W)65

Belgium (W)67

A surreal ending in Athens

These are images that will haunt the Spanish team for a long time. While they had the game in hand (65-53 with 2:41 left), Miguel Méndez’s players lost their way, committing four turnovers and three fouls in the final minutes. On the other side, Belgium launched a 14-0 run to close the game and secure a second consecutive European title. And Emma Meesseman earned a second MVP trophy, a historic first.

A defeat that puts France’s loss in perspective

This outcome somewhat changes the perception of France’s semifinal defeat (64-65). Heavily criticized for falling to a supposedly « weakened » team, Les Bleues now see their conqueror coming within one shot of winning the Euro. Far from insignificant, this Spanish performance confirms the high level of this team despite their absences.

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