One report quoted Sarina Wiegman as saying, "Indeed, a very difficult night. I think the difference tonight between Spain and England was big," and that verdict matched the flow of the contest. England began with some intent, but Spain soon controlled possession and kept finding space around the box. The stats were almost beside the point once Spain settled into rhythm.
Wiegman was also quoted as saying her side were "not at our best", and England's response after the interval never seriously challenged that line. Putellas reacted quickest to score again after Lucy Bronze had cleared her initial effort off the line, and Pina then applied the finish in the 78th minute from Bonmati's pass. Hampton stopped the score from growing even earlier with saves from Edna Imade, Putellas and Guijarro, while England's attacking moments were limited to scattered flashes rather than sustained pressure.