Sports Desk: Today is the European football festival in Berlin, Germany. On the one hand, Spain is famous for ‘La Roja’, which woke up in the triumphant song of youth, and on the other hand, England is recognized as the newcomer of dynamic football. The Spanish-English rivalry is waiting to be played on the grand stage of the 2024 edition of the European Championship.
Today, July 14, Spain and England will fight for the title at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin at 1 p.m. local time. In front of Spain is the fight to climb to the top of the title. A joint record of three Euro wins with Germany, while England’s dream night of redemption.
Judging by the strength of the two teams, however, Spain will be ahead. On the way to the final stage, Spain won the tournament with six consecutive victories. Luis de la Fuente’s disciples beat all the strong opponents one by one. This list includes champions Italy, 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia, and Albania in the group stage.
In the knockout stages, they saw off the mighty Georgia, Euro hosts Germany, and last season’s World Cup runners-up France. The point is, the Spaniards have defeated almost all the teams on the list of favorites in this tournament. In the final match, England will give them a tough test.
Meanwhile, England defeated Serbia in the group stage. After that, the Englishmen went through the group stage with a draw against Denmark and Slovenia. The roar of the ‘Three Lions’ was not heard even in the knockout. Gareth Southgate’s team overcame Slovakia in the last sixteen thanks to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. A tiebreaker win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, defending against Ollie Watkins in the semis.
Considering the difference between the two teams, Spain is ahead. But when the fight is on the final stage, there is no way to hold anyone back. Lamine Yamal’s or Jude Bellingham’s fight remains. In the France match, Yamal’s eye-catching curling shot from 25 yards away turned the tide towards Spain in the final.
In the battle of the players between the two teams, Spain has Yamal and two speedy wingers like Nico Williams, as well as two great midfielders like Fabian Ruiz and Rodri. Why should Dani Olmo be left out? De La Fuente is coming down with heavy weapons. With Dani Carvajal back, Spain has plenty of room for relief.
England, on the other hand, is so random. Harry Kane is not able to cooperate with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in an attack. But Southgate can be a bit relieved, as Kane is in peak form. England’s main hope is their defense. Luke Shaw and Kyle Walker are their two mainstays.
Looking at the statistics, it can be seen that the two countries have met 27 times so far. England has won 14 of them, and Spain has lost 10 times. The remaining three matches were drawn. The last match between the two teams took place on October 15, 2018, in the league stage of the Nations League. England won that match by 3-2.
A statistic is just a number. Match-winning stamina, tactics, and confidence. Spain will be far ahead. The rest will be decided in the bright lights of Berlin. Let’s see who gets the last laugh.
