Spain are ready to face the hosts, Germany, as both nations eye to enter the last four of the European Championships. Heading into this match, both squads have a point to prove through this match. Spain are focused on achieving to win the unprecedented fourth European title. Moreover, Spain remains to be the only team who won all four games in the contest, a record they want to extend. On the other hand, Germany eyes to make use of their excellent record. Additionally, Germany takes prides as the hosts, as all the previous hosts reached the semi-finals. The meeting between these two teams is on July 6, 2024, at 12:00 AM (GMT+8).
Spain FC
Spain has won all three group games at a European Championship for the first time since 2008. Additionally, they are the only nation at Euro 2024 with a perfect record from four matches. They beat Georgia 4-1 in the last 16 on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run at the European Championship to 10 matches. Spain’s youthful and energetic side has reached the quarter-finals for the fourth time in their last five Euros appearances. Ranked eighth in the world by FIFA, Spain has not lost any of their last six competitive meetings with Germany dating back to 1998. They are likely to reminisce about their 1-0 triumph over Germany in the Euro 2008 final. Moreover, their 6-0 UEFA Nations League victory in November 2020.
Spain’s De la Fuente is set to announce an unchanged starting lineup for the upcoming match against Italy, featuring 16-year-old Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams in a three-man attack. Olmo and Merino will compete for starting positions, while Nacho Fernandez recovers from a foot injury.
Germany FC
Germany is on course to win their first European Championship title since 1996 after defeating Denmark 2-0 in the round of 16. This is courtesy of second-half goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala. Germany’s progress to the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time since Euro 2016 is impressive. Their team ranking in the top three for most goals scored, most attacks, most attempts on goal, highest average possession, and goals conceded. With a vibrant home crowd, Die Mannschaft has become a force to be reckoned with. Despite being 16th in the FIFA World Rankings, Germany has won only two of their last 11 meetings with Spain in all competitions.
Germany’s coach, Nagelsmann, may reconsider the starting lineup, considering the recall of Jonathan Tah and Maximilian Mittelstadt. Florian Wirtz could return to the attack, while Niclas Fullkrug is not expected to replace Kai Havertz as central striker. The midfield trio of Kroos, Robert Andrich, and Ilkay Gundogan remains unchanged.
Prediction:
Spain
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