Spain then stammered its basketball, committing too many faults and letting Belgium come back with free throws, and with a three points by Julie German which completely revived the suspense. But the cats were always led from 1 point to 17 seconds from the term, with a possession to follow for the Spanish.
Mike Thibaut then chose not to force the faults to push the Spanish to free throws, but rather to defend on the whole field and thus force a loss of ball under pressure. As in front of Italy, it was Antonia Delaere who played the Savings with an interception and a rapid counterattack. A incredible scenario.
Spain, the favorite victim of CATS
It is therefore the second time in a row that the cats have been on the roof of Europe. The Belgians have just aligned 12 a roping victories in a euro in basketball, with two finals won against Spain, which they also eliminated in the quarter -finals of the last Olympic Games. This is the 4th medal in five editions, a 2nd in gold (like France, titled in 2001 and 2009), immediately.
A real feat and a double blow since this victory allows Belgium to obtain a direct ticket for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup in Berlin from September 4 to 13 in Germany.
The next edition of the Euro will take place in part in Belgium. Belgium is guaranteed to compete in the final phase of Euro 2027 by the organization of one of the groups in Antwerp, the year of the centenary of the Belgian Federation, is also the penultimate stage for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The quarter-time scores:
Belgium-Spain: 18-19; 13-18; 18-15; 18-13
Relive the CATS final against Spain:
Fine you live!
Thank you for having experienced this final with us!
See you soon for other emotions!
Good end of weekends everyone!
The 5 of the tournament
Emma Meesseman (BEL)
Cecilia Zandalinsini (ITA)
Alba Torrens (ESP)
Julie German (Bel)
Raquel Carrera (ESP)
Emma Meesseman MVP of the tournament
Our pivot was huge throughout this euro and therefore takes the trophy for better tournament player.
Thank you and well done the cats!
Basic by a beautiful team from Spain, the Belgian Cats were able to find the ingredients of the miracle to overthrow the situation in the last seconds and style their opponents on the post! After Italy in the semi-finals, Delaere crucifies Spain on a decisive lay-up!
A title of European champions preserved and a qualification for the ensured World Cup!
The beauty of sport.
