Football News Update: Spain Secure Dramatic Last-Gasp Victory over Germany in Euro 2024 Quarter-Final
In a thrilling Euro 2024 quarter-final clash, Spain edged past Germany with a narrow 2-1 victory after extra time. The reigning champions, regarded as the best team in the tournament, booked their place in the semi-finals, but not without a fight.
The Real Sociedad man, Mikel Merino, headed home the winning goal with just over a minute left in extra time to secure a dramatic victory for La Roja. Despite finishing the match with 10 men following Dani Carvajal’s red card, Spain’s overall performance was deserving of the triumph.
Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled the majority of the game, impressing with their fluid football, especially after the early injury to Pedri. Rodri was once again the orchestrator in midfield, while Dani Olmo proved to be the game-changer, scoring the opener and setting up the winner for Merino.
The match was not without controversy, as Spain felt aggrieved by the non-sending off of Toni Kroos, before Carvajal was shown a red card late on. However, the final result reflected the overall superiority of the Spanish team, who are now one step closer to defending their Euro 2024 title.
“The team showed great character and resilience to overcome the challenges and secure the win. We are proud of their performance and look forward to the semi-finals.”
- Luis de la Fuente, Spain Head Coach
Elsewhere in the world of football, the UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season has been made, with the Premier League champions, Manchester City, drawn against Serie A winners Napoli in a mouth-watering clash. In Africa, the standings for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations show that Senegal and Morocco are leading their respective groups, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.
As the football calendar continues to captivate fans globally, the build-up to the 2024 FIFA World Cup in China and the 2025 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand also remains a hot topic of discussion. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other exciting developments in the world of football.
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