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Euro 2024 enters its final phase with the tournament's top four teams now one step ahead of Berlin and the grand final on July 14.
The semi-final series starts tonight at 21:00 with the giant match between two of the "powers" of European football. Spain and France, which will "clash" in Munich, with the winner booking a place in the grand final.
The Spaniards are the only ones to have won all five games they have played so far, while they are first in goals (11), attempts on goal (102) and possession (230), proving just how impressive they are in attack. as well as in defense.
"My players are hungry", coach Luis de la Fuente had emphasized after the victory over Germany in the quarter-finals, adding that "... there is always room for improvement, of course, but we cannot question pride, quality and commitment".
Against them are the very consistent French, who have conceded only one goal (and that from the penalty) in five games. But even its players have scored only one (from the penalty), as the other two are own goals.
The Blues are aiming for a fourth major tournament final in the last eight years, having reached the final of the competition at Euro 2016 and the finals of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, confirming their experience.
"We're in the semi-finals and it's something we shouldn't take for granted, even if we've learned recently," coach Didier Deschamps said after the quarter-final win over Portugal, adding: "Now we're going to win it."
Spain is looking to qualify for the European Championship final for the 5th time in its history (they have three trophies) and France for the fourth time (they have 2 trophies).
The Iberians will line up without the suspended Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand, while Pedri has ruled out the European Championship with a knee injury. Jesus Navas, Nacho and Germany quarter-finalist Dani Olmo will logically take their place in the main squad.
On the other hand, Didier Deschamps will again have available Adrien Rabiot, who served the sentence and will replace Eduardo Kamavinga.
Possible formations:
SPAIN: Unai Simon, Navas, Nacho Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Olmo, Fabian Ruiz, Yamal, Nico Williams, Morata.
FRANCE: Menian, Coute, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Griezmann, Kolo Mouani, Mbappe.
Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
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