SPAIN-GERMANY: LA ROJA WINS AFTER A THRILLING MATCH AND ADVANCES TO THE LAST FOUR

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1

ESP

(51′) D. OLMO
(119′) MR. MERINO

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8

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(89′) F. WIRTZ

FINISHED

After a match full of twists and turns, Spain qualified for the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after their 2-1 victory over the host country, Germany! Spain will meet the winner of Portugal-France.

IN SUMMARY

Host country Germany has been eliminated from the Euro.
Spain has secured its first ticket to the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The full table.
The Spanish will face the winner of the quarter between France and Portugal. To follow the quarter of the Blues.

23:08

Kroos “no matter what happens proud”

Toni Kroos, who played his last game in his career: “That last play and that header… it was my last game but I’m very proud of my team no matter what. This selection has a great future and from now on I’ll watch them on TV.”

23:03

“Maybe we deserved a little more,” Nagelsmann says

Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday he regretted that Marc Cucurella’s handball in the box was not punished with a penalty in the 2-1 extra-time defeat to Spain, saying his team “deserved more”.

“It would be good if the intentionality of the hand when touching the ball was taken into account. Maybe we deserved a little more, we were pretty good in the game and in the last minute we conceded a goal,” he lamented in a press conference, while his team could have obtained a penalty in the 106th minute for this controversial action.

“In the second half we reacted well and were able to get back into the game (…) In the second half of extra time, it felt like we were the ones who wanted to win,” said Nagelsmann.

With AFP

21:24

Small miracle for Morata

While UEFA announced that he had received a yellow card that would have deprived him of the semi-final, Alvaro Morata was ultimately not sanctioned, as claimed by the Spanish press . An error corrected by UEFA, which allows the number 9 of the Roja to breathe.

21:09

A Spanish qualification but a cascade of absentees

Qualifying for the semi-finals is not without consequences for Spain, who will be without two players due to suspension. Pedri, who went off injured, will also be missing.

20:39
END OF THE MATCH

SPAIN IN THE LAST FOUR, THE HOST COUNTRY ELIMINATED!

After a match full of twists and turns, Spain qualifies for the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after its 2-1 victory over the host country, Germany! Spain will meet the winner of Portugal-France!

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120+3′
RED CARD

Red card for Carvajal

At the end of his tether, Dani Carvajal commits a huge foul on Musiala and receives a second yellow card! RED CARD!

120′

GERMANY NOT FAR FROM EQUALIZING!

Final action for Germany with Fullkrug’s header at the near post! It’s just wide, it’s huge!

119′
AIM!!!

SPAIN’S GOAL!

Incredible scenario for Dani Olmo’s cross for Merino’s header at the near post! Incredible, Spain will qualify with forceps for the semi-finals of Euro 2024!

115′

Fullkrug not far from fooling Simon!

We almost got Germany’s final goal after Kimmich crossed to Fullkrug! Simon pushes it away!

20:23

Cucurella’s hand or not?

The German bench was furious and demanded a penalty for Cucurella’s handball.Cucurella’s hand during the Euro quarter-final Spain-Germany, July 5, 2024 © BeIN Sports

109′
YELLOW CARD

Yellow card for Rodri

Caught off guard by Thomas Muller (it’s funny to say it), Rodri pulls his jersey and gets a yellow card!

108′

Fullkrug can’t find the frame

Corner for Spain in the 108th minute! It’s way too much at the far post and Germany goes on the counterattack!

Fullkrug takes the shot but it’s completely deflected!

106′

GERMANY CLAIMING A HAND IN THE SURFACE!

Attention for Spain with a powerful half-volley strike from Wirtz that Cucurella touches with his hand. No video!

105′

Still 15 minutes to play

Before the penalty shootout, there are 15 minutes left to play in this quarter-final!

20:14
HALF TIME

Half time of extra time!

Still 1-1 in this quarter-final between Spain and Germany! Wirtz had a great chance but so did Oyarzabal!

105′

WIRTZ NOT FAR FROM THE DOUBLE!

But what action from Germany with Muller who is found, surprisingly, in depth. He serves Wirtz who does not frame his shot with his left foot!

103′

OYARZABAL’S POWERFUL STRIKE!

Not attacked at the entrance to the area, Mikel Oyarzabal takes the shot but it grazes Neuer’s post!

100′
YELLOW CARD

Carvajal also suspended

Yellow card for Dani Carvajal who will be suspended for the next match!

Behind, Simon commits a handling error but Germany does not take advantage.

98′

Cramps for Ruiz

Fabian Ruiz, who had a solid match, had difficulty finishing the match due to cramps.

96′

Spain resists

Long throw-in for Wirtz who crosses directly to Fullkrug but great intervention from Nacho!

93′
YELLOW CARD

Yellow card for Wirtz

Another yellow card for Germany and this time it is Florian Wirtz who takes it for a foul on Cucurella.

90′

LET’S GO FOR THE EXTENSION!

We left for both times 15 minutes in this extra time!

19:55

Wirtz’s equalization on video

19:53
END OF THE MATCH

GERMANY Snatches Extra Time!

It’s the end of regulation time! Germany snatches a draw (1-1) in this quarter-final against Spain! What a second half from the Germans who earn themselves extra time thanks to Florian Wirtz. The Spanish played too defensively on this one!

90′
AIM!!!

WIRTZ EQUALS AT THE END OF THE MATCH!

The crazy end of the match in Stuttgart! Crosses to the far post for Kimmich to head back to Wirtz! The volley deceives Unai Simon, 2-1!

88′

Germany puts on the pressure

In these last minutes, Germany puts enormous pressure in front of the Spanish goal! Musiala tries to dribble but gets caught.

85′

SIMON PUSHES BACK ANOTHER HEAD OF HAVERTZ!

Free kick for Germany from the 25-yard box and it’s taken by Toni Kroos. The Real player finds Havertz at the far post but his header is pushed away by Simon!

83′

Fabian Ruiz harvest

In a good position in the box, Fabian Ruiz takes the shot instead of shifting to Oyarzabal! His shot flies wide!

81′

HAVERTZ’S HUGE LOB!

Very bad six-yarder from Simon that Havertz recovers! The Arsenal player tries a subtle little lob but it’s a bit too strong!

79′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Still 10 minutes to play

There are 10 minutes left in this match and we see the exit of Williams and Morata. Oyarzabal and Merino come into play.

76′

THE POLE FOR FULLKRUG!

Found overflowing, Florian Wirtz crosses to the near post for Fullkrug who tackles and hits Simon’s post! It holds for the Roja!

73′
YELLOW CARD

Mittelstat gets a yellow card

Another yellow card for Germany and it goes to Mittelstat for a protest.

71′

Havertz narrowly blocked by Carvajal

Another huge move for Germany with Fullkrug giving it to Havertz! The Arsenal player takes his time but shoots on goal, Carvajal blocks!

69′

THE BIG GERMAN PRESSURE

Big shot from Andrich after an offside situation from Fullkrug. We also ask for a hand from Cucurella but there will be nothing.

66′
YELLOW CARD

Yellow card for Kroos

Having gone deep, Dani Olmo had his jersey hooked by Kroos who received a more than justified yellow card.

64′

Yamal still as decisive but no longer on the field

63′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Ferran Torres replaces Yamal

Lamine Yamal is disappointed but will have to give up his place in place of Ferran Torres.

62′

Dani Olmo’s goal on video

60′

Wirtz can’t find the frame

Great shot from Florian Wirtz from 30 metres out and fortunately deflected for a corner by Cucurella!

59′

Spain in control

La Roja has been controlling the ball for a few minutes and is launching a counterattack. Watch out for German madness with a frenzied crowd!

57′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Fullkrug and Mittelstadt enter the game

Another double change for Germany with Fullkrug and Mittelstadt coming on for Gundogan and Raum.

The match is getting heated

It starts from all sides with balls in both areas and Andrich gets a yellow card and will be suspended!

53′

Spain too fast!

Spain’s great counter-attack with Williams trying to pass the ball to Olmo but Tah recovers it!

51′
AIM!!!

DANI OLMOOOOO OPENS THE SCORE!

Here is the opening goal for Spain! Yamal crosses to the penalty spot and Dani Olmo appears to place a perfect flat foot shot just off the post! 1-0 for the Roja!

47′

THE BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR MORATA!

Lamine Yamal, in the box, finds Morata with his back to goal, and he quickly turns and shoots at goal! It’s well over!

45′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Wirtz and Andrich enter the game

Double change at half-time with the return of Wirtz and Andrich! They replace Sané and Can.

45′
REPRISE

Here we go again in this Spain-Germany!

There are 45 minutes left in this Euro 2024 quarter-final to make the difference! Given the level of play, we should see goals in the second half!

19:00

Pedri Sprains Knee

Injured after a big contact with Toni Kroos, Pedri suffers a sprained left knee.

F.Germain

18:49

Did Kroos deserve a sanction for his big foul on Pedri, who went off injured and in tears?

The Spain midfielder went off with a knee injury after just seven minutes of play in the Euro 2024 quarter-final between La Roja and Germany in Stuttgart on Friday. He was the victim of a serious foul by Toni Kroos. He has a sprained knee.Toni Kroos’ foul on Pedri, Euro quarter-final Spain-Germany, July 5, 2024 © BeIN Sports

18:47
HALF TIME

NO GOALS AT HALF TIME!

It’s half-time in Stuttgart! Spain and Germany have not found an opening in this first half (0-0)! After 45 solid minutes with big contacts (Pedri’s injury), neither team has taken the upper hand over the other.

44′

2 more minutes

While Musiala saves the German homeland with a defensive move, the referee gives two minutes of added time.

41′

Neuer’s good exit

Cucurella picks up a bit of speed and tries to play Olmo deep but Neuer comes out at the Spaniard’s feet.

38′

NEUER IS STANDING OUT!

Dani Olmo has a huge chance to arm a sudden strike! Neuer pushes back but Morata misses his shot… He was in an offside position!

35′

THE BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR WILLIAMS!

Through ball from Olmo to Williams who beats Tah and follows up with a shot at the near post, it’s just wide!

34′

Havertz not far from deceiving Simon!

Another great move from Germany with Kai Havertz turning and following up with a shot! It’s caught by Simon!

33′

Germany plays its cards well

In the attack, the Germans had a very serious start to the match with a lot of activity from Kimmich who linked up the crosses.

31′

7th fault for Germany

Already the 7th foul by Germany in this increasingly tense match. Spain gets their foot back on the ball.

29′
YELLOW CARD

Norman warned and suspended for next match

With his back to goal, Gundogan controls and hooks but takes a sole from behind from Le Normand who gets a yellow card… and will be suspended for the next match!

28′

Hot situation in the German area

Attempted volley by Dani Olmo who controls and continues but it is blocked by Gundogan, who even gets a foul.

26′

Nico Williams makes big differences

Touched on the left side, Nico Williams makes a big difference with his dribbling and speed!

24′

Germany puts on the pressure

Very dangerous free kick for Germany and Toni Kroos’ cross. Tah’s header is not supported enough! Simon quickly restarts.

22′

Laporte’s big strike!

Not attacked, Aymeric Laporte advances 30 meters and lights a beautiful fuse which ends in two times in the hands of Neuer!

21′

HAVERTZ FRAMES A BEAUTIFUL HEAD!

Great cross from Kimmich to the penalty spot for Kai Havertz’s huge jump to plant a header in the ground! Simon gets down well!

19′

Family photos

17′

Fabian Ruiz takes the shot, it’s over!

Another good overflow from Yamal who finds Fabian Ruiz at the edge of the area. The Parisian’s shot goes over!

16′

The Germans are very aggressive

Since the beginning of the match, the Germans have been very aggressive in their first contacts. Spain is being pushed around but is getting out of it quickly.

14′

Neuer gets scared by free kick

Good free kick for Lamine Yamal at the edge of the area but his shot goes just wide of Neuer’s goal!

13′

Rudiger takes the first yellow, suspended for the next match

Antonio Rudiger gets the first yellow card of the match after a late goal! The Germans deserved it!

He is suspended for a possible semi-final.

12′

Nico Williams misses his shot

Found between the lines, Nico Williams shifts onto his right foot and takes the shot from the edge of the area. It’s wide!

10′

Simon catches a first cross

Well found on the left, David Raum tries a strong cross but Simon intervenes perfectly.

7′
CHANGE DUE TO INJURY

Pedri leaves his place to Olmo

First blow for Spain with the exit due to injury of Pedri. He is replaced by Dani Olmo.

5′

Pedri collapses again

New sole from Kroos on Yamal but still no cardboard.

At the same time, Pedri remains on the ground, still affected by his first contact with Kroos.

3′

Kroos cuts Pedri

Very late intervention by Kroos on Pedri who almost does a roundhouse! The Spaniards ask for a yellow card, the referee does not listen to them.

1′

Pedri’s first strike

Great combination between Williams and Morata who gives the back to Pedri! The young Barcelona player shoots at goal but it is caught by Neuer.

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KICK-OFF

SPAIN-GERMANY KICK-OFF!

And here we go for the first quarter-final of this Euro 2024 between Spain and Germany! A final before time between two favorites for the title!