World No. 5 England defeats No. 13 Italy 2–1, books spot in UEFA Women’s Euro final

The GIST: Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Euro final is close enough to taste — but there’s still one semi to go. Scroll on to learn how the defending champs booked their return to the ’ship before we preview today’s must-win match between No. 2 Spain and No. 3 Germany.

🤯 No. 5 England launches yet another comeback, defeats No. 13 Italy 2–1: For the second consecutive game, the Lioness supersubs made all the difference. Underdog Italy capitalized on another slow England start and led 1–0 for much of yesterday’s semi, until teen Lioness striker Michelle Agyemang scored the latest equalizer in tournament semifinal history, forcing extra time.

• Then in the 119th minute, fellow substitute Chloe Kelly sealed the deal when England was awarded a controversial penalty kick. Etsy witch–level magic.

👀 No. 2 Spain has never beaten No. 3 Germany — will that change today?: Defending FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Spain has played flawless fútbol throughout the tourney, winning every match thus far. But old habits die hard — and Germany is Spain’s kryptonite.

• Die Nationalelf has tied three and won five of their eight all-time matches against La Roja, including last year’s Paris Olympics bronze medal match victory. Can this never-say-die squad defy the odds and defeat the tourney favorites once more? We’ll find out at 3 p.m. ET.