Spain🇪🇸 and France🇫🇷 meet in the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday 9 July.

Let’s start off with Spain. Many were skeptical about Spain coming into the tournament. They were in a group of death with Croatia, Italy, and Albania. However, Spain took no time to assert dominance, outclassing Croatia 3:0 in the group opener and setting the tempo for the rest of the tournament.
De la Fuente’s Spain loves to play on the ball. They have outstanding midfield maestros in Rodri, Pedri, and Ruiz, and France is going to find it difficult to take possession and keep it. However, if you thought Spain being good on the ball is going to be a big issue for the French, wait till you hear how good they are off the ball.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
Here are some reference points - Spain conceded just two goals in 5 matches. One of them was an own goal (in ro16 against Georgia), and the other was against Germany in the 89th minute.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
Defensively, the Spaniards are rock solid and leave no empty space near the edge of the box. Once they do get the ball, their transitional play is exceptional, all thanks to midfield artists who sent pinpoint precise passes to the final third.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
All in all, Spain has shown us a lot more than France so far. The likes of Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo could end up running circles around Mbappe and the co.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
The only notable concerns for Spain are Pedri’s absence because of injury and the lack of experience at this level. France has more semifinals and finals in big tournaments, which can be a factor.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
Not sure what’s happening with France. Yes, they’ve made it to the semifinals, but they haven’t shown us a glimpse of their potential Five points from the group stage, scoring just 2 goals and conceding 1 in the process.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
One of those two was an own goal and the other came from a penalty. To make the matter even worse, they scored just one goal in the knockouts… and it was an own goal against Belgium Against Portugal, they scored none until the penalties.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
That said, something is obviously wrong with the French attack. They’re creating chances but are struggling with execution and getting into that pitch perfect position to take the shot. In their defense, France has conceded just 1 goal on the whole tournament, so Spain’s job here won’t exactly be a walk in the park.🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
Considering what we’ve seen from the Spaniards so far, especially up front, they’re the favorites for a reason!🇪🇸⚽⚽🇫🇷
Spain🇪🇸 vs France🇫🇷 at a glance
When: Tuesday 9 July (21:00 CET kick-off)
Where: Munich Football Arena, Munich 
What: UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final
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