Yamal is absent, Spain final 0-1, Netherlands wins the championship and creates history, winning the Golden Boot and the Best Player

In the early morning of June 28, the 2025 U19 European Youth Championship final came to an end in Bucharest, Romania. Spain lost to the Netherlands in 01 and missed the championship. With the own goal created by captain Reed, the Netherlands won the U19 European Youth Championship trophy for the first time and completed the Youth Championship Grand Slam! In the 62nd minute of the final, Dutch captain Reed made a cross from the left, Spanish goalkeeper Jimenez made a mistake in saving and hit the ball into his own goal. The only goal in the game allowed the Netherlands to win 10, ending the embarrassing record of losing all three finals. Spain has a 65% ball possession rate in the game, but only 1 shot in front of the game for seven shots, and its offensive efficiency is sluggish.

Some analysts believe that Spain lacks a hot spot like Yamal, and its ability to break through the front court has significantly decreased. The Netherlands has strong defensive discipline and high counterattack efficiency, and deserves the title.

This loss made Spain U19 miss the 13th European Youth Championship. Although they won all three games in the group stage, the weak offense in the finals was fully exposed.

data shows that Spain scored 9 goals in five games in this tournament, of which 4 of which came from the group stage against Montenegro. In the knockout stage, only 3 goals were scored on the offensive end, and the problem of insufficient firepower in the key battle was highlighted.

The Netherlands team No. 10 Smit became the biggest winner, winning the Golden Boot and the Best Player with 4 goals and 1 assist in 5 games. The Alkmaar star's value has soared to 5 million euros and is expected to enter the top five leagues next season.

Spanish youth training has always been known for its technical flow, but this final lost in efficiency. Do you think it is a tactical problem or a failure caused by insufficient players’ personal abilities?

The Dutch team's winning is very valuable. Three consecutive wins in the group stage, Romania and Spain were defeated in a row in the knockout stage, and only 2 goals were conceded in 5 games. While the defense is stable, the counterattack is booming.

Some people say that Dutch football's youth training reform has achieved remarkable results in recent years. From U17 to U21, youth teams at all levels have the ability to compete for the championship, and the national team in the future is worth looking forward to.

Although Spain ranked second, it still has highlights. 17-year-old midfielder Garcia was selected for the best team in the game, and Barcelona young player Pedrinho also scored three assists.

The Netherlands won the Golden Boot and the Best Player this time. Is Smit's performance the biggest discovery of this tournament? Is it possible that he will become the next De Jong?

It is worth mentioning that this event could have been more star-studded. Barcelona double stars Yamal and Ku and Brazil both meet the age requirements, but choose to be absent in preparation for the club competition.

Some analysts pointed out that if these two people participate, Spain's offensive threat will be raised to a higher level. But football has no if, the Netherlands proved the quality of the championship with team performance.

Top Rising Stars skip the youth team game and play directly at the first team, which is becoming more and more common. Do you think this is more beneficial than disadvantages to the development of young players?

Dutch football finally pierced the window paper. From the adult team to the youth team, the Orange Clothing Legion is fully reviving. Spain needs to think about how to improve its finishing ability while maintaining its ball possession advantage.

This final may become a watershed in the development of youth training between the two countries. The Netherlands has proved that its system can cultivate winners, while Spain has to face sweet troubles - there are too many talents, how to choose?

After watching this European Youth Championship, are you more optimistic about the future of the Netherlands or Spain? Who is more likely to shine in the 2026 World Cup?