UEFA EURO Final LIVE: England Vs Spain LIVE Score | Jude Bellingham | Morata | ENG Vs ESP | N18G
The European Championship final is here, and the two teams arriving in Berlin have had very different journeys. One has been the eye-catching nation from the first group games, the other has come in for untold criticism and came within seconds of elimination in the Round of 16.
Spain have won every match they have played in the tournament, with only the victory over Germany coming with the need of extra-time. They have been propelled all the way to the final by the exceptional 16-year-old Lamine Yemal, who was described by Barcelona’s legend Xavi as a player who can define an era.
Another last-minute goal, this time from substitute Ollie Watkins, was enough to claim England’s place in this showpiece final. The Three Lions seem to be determined to prove the cliché that it doesn't matter how you get there as long as you do!
Probable Lineups for Spain vs. England
The probable lineup for Spain in the 4-2-3-1
Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Williams; Morata.
The probable lineup for England in the 3-4-2-1
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guéhi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Trippier; Bellingham, Foden; Kane.
Stunning Spain can tame the Three Lions
Spain have undoubtedly been the standout team at the 2024 European Championship. The stats show they have won all six games so far, albeit needing every minute of extra time to edge past Germany.
Those stats are backed up with what we have seen on the pitch. Their free flowing attack has made them the top scorers of the competition with 13 goals. They have bucked the usual tight and cagey style of international football, especially deep into a major tournament.
They know how to defend too, having only conceded three goals on their way to the final. Considering how underwhelming England have been throughout the tournament, there is a good argument to suggest Spain should be a much shorter price than what they are.
Gareth Southgate’s side secured only one win in their three group games and narrowly avoided elimination in the Round of 16 with a last-second wonder goal. A late equaliser and a penalty shootout victory got them through their quarter-final against Switzerland, with a last-minute semi-final winner booking their place in Berlin.
Spain Olmo-st there, but Dani can get them over the line
Dani Olmo’s tournament took a turn when teammate Pedri was injured against Germany, which ruled the 21-year-old out for the rest of Euro 2024. From a mere back-up role, Olmo emerged as a potential Golden Boot winner.
The 26-year-old had scored against Georgia in the previous round, having been brought off the bench with the game already won. However, he certainly grabbed his chance after coming onto the field of play in the 8th minute of that quarter-final.
He scored the opening goal and provided the winning assist for Mikel Merino to rightfully claim the Player of the Match award. In the semi-finals, Olmo scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the 25th minute.
That strike sees the RB Leipzig man as joint-top scorer in the tournament. With two assists, he is in pole position to win the Golden Boot. Another goal here would likely seal that and cap off a remarkable European Championship.
SPAIN VS ENGLAND PREDICTED LINEUPS
Spain predicted XI (4-3-3): Simon (gk), Cucurella, Laporte, Le Normand, Carvajal, Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz, Williams, Morata, Yamal
England Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford (gk), Shaw, Guehi, Stones, Walker, Mainoo, Rice, Bellingham, Foden, Kane, Saka
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