Spain and France are set to satisfy in Munich on Tuesday within the first of UEFA Euro 2024’s two semifinals. One in every of these two European giants are only one sport away from a spot within the Berlin ultimate. La Roja have a 100% successful report thus far though they wanted additional time to see off hosts Germany whereas Les Bleus are the strongest defensive facet on this 12 months’s version having conceded simply as soon as and seeing off Portugal on penalties. There’s an actual argument that these are the Euro’s two strongest groups going up in opposition to one another to face England or the Netherlands who will face off on Wednesday. 

A 2-1 win over the Germans was sufficient for the the Spanish to e-book their ultimate 4 berth due to Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino objectives both facet of Florian Wirtz’s equalizer. Luis de la Fuente’s males are the one facet to have received all 5 video games thus far and no workforce in Euro historical past has performed six wins in a single version and even six consecutive wins. Possession is of much less significance than earlier than for Spain and their win price is at 15 from 19 video games beneath De la Fuente which is spectacular. 4 of 5 Euro semis have resulted in victory for La Roja, however penalties did see them eradicated by Italy at this stage in 2020 however a fifth continental ultimate might now await.

France are chasing a fourth Euro ultimate however solely the second performed outdoors of their homeland. Didier Deschamps engineered the 2016 run which resulted in defeat to Portugal and he will probably be eager to avenge that having now seen off the Portuguese. Though the French have been much less spectacular than the Spanish, they’re in a robust run of type usually because the World Cup 2022 ultimate and have proven character to see off Belgium and Portugal after a difficult group stage which has nonetheless solely seen them concede simply as soon as. Actual Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe is not in his finest type and has nonetheless scored simply as soon as, although this French outfit did beat Spain within the 2021 Nations League ultimate and now purpose to take action once more.

Listed here are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

Find out how to watch and odds

• Date: Tuesday, July 9 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Allianz Area – Munich, Germany
• TV: Fox | Stay stream: Fubo (strive free of charge)
• Odds: Spain +175; Draw +180; France +200

How they obtained right here

Spain got here out on prime of Group B with a 100% successful report which stays intact after enjoying Georgia within the spherical of 16 and Germany within the quarterfinals. Ought to La Roja see off France right here, England or the Netherlands will await within the ultimate however that will probably be simpler stated than performed in opposition to Les Bleus who’ve conceded only one aim throughout 5 video games. The French got here second in Group D earlier than edging previous Belgium within the spherical of 16 after which Portugal within the quarterfinals which required a penalty shootout.

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Group information

Spain: Three absences will change De la Fuente’s XI with Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand suspended and Pedri out injured. The latter’s match is already over and there was initially some confusion over Alvaro Morata’s eligibility. The captain will probably be accessible however Nacho and Jesus Navas might come into the XI bringing expertise whereas Dani Elmo ought to be Pedri’s alternative. Count on to see Morata supported by Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.

Potential Spain XI: Simon; Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.

France: Adrien Rabiot ought to stroll again into the XI after suspension so Mbappe’s type and health is the principle fear for Deschamps forward of this conflict. Mike Maignan is in type and will star as soon as extra behind an untouched protection with Rabiot changing Eduardo Camavinga. Nevertheless, there’s some debate in France about whether or not or not Antoine Griezmann will probably be dropped with issues over his type and health in opposition to the nation the place he plies his commerce.

Potential France XI: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappe.

Prediction

Count on this to be one other tight encounter that sees loads of pressure and little or no free-flowing soccer. It’s going to probably come all the way down to a key second to resolve who reaches the ultimate and France seem barely higher at minimizing objectives in opposition to to make sure that they proceed to march on with out concern. Choose: Spain 0, France 1 (France win after additional time).