Spain U19 are aiming to secure the maximum points to earn their spots in the semi-finals, as they meet with France U19, who are already qualified. Heading into this match, both squads are actually doing well during their group stage. Spain just needs a single point in order to qualify for the semi-finals of the contest. Moreover, Spain are currently with four points in their campaign, and are confident, as they won their previous match. Meanwhile, France already earned their qualification in the semi-finals, due to their strong group campaign. France are currently at the top of their group, as they maintained their perfect run in the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on July 23, 2024, at 2:00 AM (GMT+8).
Spain U19
Spain’s Under-19 squad has a strong record to defend this summer, having progressed past the group stage in each of their last seven appearances at the Under-19 Euros. However, they slipped up against Turkey in the second Group B game, losing to Turkey with a point. The fight for a top-two finish is now on the final day, with automatic qualification for next year’s Under-20 World Cup also at stake. Spain’s presence at the finals in Chile and into the Under-19 European Championship semis would ensure their presence. Even defeat may not eliminate La Rojita, as Turkey faces a must-win contest against Denmark in Belfast. Spain aims to collect a ninth Under-19 trophy, the first since four years ago in Armenia, but their third group fixture promises to be the toughest of all.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Rayane Belaid returns to the starting lineup after a suspension, while Ivan Bravo, Assane Diao, and David Mella could form an attacking triumvirate, with Real Sociedad’s Daniel Diaz also being considered.
France U19
France advanced into the final four of the Under-19 Euros tournament with a 4-2 defeat of Denmark and a 2-1 win over Turkey. Jean-Matteo Bahoya scored the first goal, but it wasn’t until after the hour mark that France took the game away. The 2005, 2010, and 2016 champions, France, are on track to repeat their success at the Under-19 Euros, 19 years after the last event. The 1998 World Cup winner can use the same squad that won at the 2022 Under-17 European Championship, raising high expectations. With a 10-match winning run at the group stage, France aims to continue this streak and reach the semi-finals as Group B winners.
France has several players to choose from in the final third, including Eli Junior Kroupi, who became Lorient’s youngest-ever scorer last season. Ayman Aiki scored three goals after coming from the bench, and Elyaz Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, could be brought in at centre-back if Bernard Diomede rotates resources for Thursday’s semi-final.
Prediction:
Draw
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