Spain and Germany face off in the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 quarter-finals on Friday, July 5
This highly anticipated match takes place today in Stuttgart, featuring two top-tier teams with the talent and experience to deliver an exhilarating game for soccer fans.
Teams’ Performance and Key Players
Spain:
- Spain has been the standout team in the tournament so far, winning all four of their matches with an impressive style of play.
- Key players include Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, who have been leading the charge in their offensive lineup.
Germany:
- As the host nation, Germany has also shown strong performance, winning all their games except a draw in their final Group A match against Switzerland, which secured their top spot.
- Julian Nagelsmann’s team has been solid, and they are aiming to capitalize on their home advantage.
Spain vs Germany Match Details
- Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
- Kick-off Time: 12 noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
How to Watch
In the US:
- The match will be broadcast on Fox Network, Foxsports.com, Fox Sports App, and ViX.
In the UK:
- ITV1 will televise the game live with coverage starting at 4 p.m.
- Fans can also stream the match live for free via the ITVX app and website.
Team News
Spain:
- Spain has shown exceptional form, particularly during the group stage where they won against Croatia (3-0), Italy (1-0), and Albania.
- In the round of 16, they defeated Georgia 4-1, showcasing a balanced and effective attack.
Germany:
- Germany had a challenging path but managed to top their group, defeating Scotland (5-1) and Hungary (3-1), while drawing with Switzerland (1-1).
- They overcame Denmark 2-0 in the round of 16, displaying resilience and effective use of scoring opportunities.
Key Players and Line-Ups
Spain:
- Likely Line-Up: Unai Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams
- Players at risk of suspension: Carvajal, Le Normand, Morata, Vivian
Germany:
- Likely Line-Up: Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Raum; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gündoğan, Wirtz; Havertz
- Players at risk of suspension: Andrich, Mittelstädt, Rüdiger
Head-to-Head and Historical Insights
- Spain is unbeaten in their last four matches against Germany, including a 6-0 friendly win in 2020 and three draws.
- Notable past encounters include Spain’s victories in the 2010 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2008 final, while Germany has won in earlier World Cup and Euro tournaments.
Prediction
While Spain has been in excellent form and enters the match as favorites, Germany’s home advantage could prove crucial. The game is expected to be close and might even extend into extra time.
Germany has the potential to end Spain’s winning streak by a narrow margin, making for an exciting and intense quarter-final.
The outcome will largely depend on the execution of game plans and the effectiveness of both teams in capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
The winner of the Germany vs Spain match will face either Portugal or France in the semifinal in Munich next week.
KanyiDaily had reported that Portugal and France will also clash today in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals in Hamburg .