On July 5, 2024, Germany faced Spain in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. The match took place at the Stuttgart Arena and ended with a narrow 2-1 victory for Spain.
Match Summary
Germany started the game strong, showing solid performance in the first half. The team, led by head coach Julian Nagelsmann, took the lead with a goal from Leroy Sané in the 34th minute. However, Spain was not deterred and equalized just before halftime with a goal from Álvaro Morata.
In the second half, Spain increasingly dominated the game. Despite some good chances for Germany, the team was unable to regain the lead. In the 78th minute, Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain, securing their spot in the semifinals.
Analysis
Germany displayed a fighting spirit overall but could not overcome Spain’s superior play. Particularly in the second half, the team lacked offensive power. While the defense was mostly solid, individual mistakes led to the conceded goals.
Outlook
Despite the quarterfinal exit, Germany can look back on a generally successful Euro campaign. The team has shown that it can compete with the best in Europe. Moving forward, it will be important to build on the positive aspects and address the weaknesses to come back stronger in the next Euro.
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