Spain vs Germany – Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as the hosts meet new tournament favourites in highly anticipated quarter-final clash
‘Expecting a cracking game’
Aadam Patel, Mail Sport, in Stuttgart:
Stuttgart has been a delight today. It’s a real shame that one of these two sides will have to exit the tournament today but we’re expecting a cracking football game. Of course, the Germans are outnumbering the Spanish fans and they’ve been waving their flags throughout the warmups. It looks quality. All they can do is get behind their team as they come up against arguably the best football side in the competition.
Host last eight dominance
Germany fans are going to love this statistic.
In European Championship history, no host nation has ever lost a quarter-final on the four occasions they have reached the stage.
In addition, Germany have won 15 of their 19 last eight ties in major international tournaments.
It’s fair to say, the omens are looking good for Germany, and not so much for Spain.
But stats are there to be broken…
‘Curse of the hosts’
Ian Herbert, Mail Sport, in Stuttgart:
A beautiful warm Stuttgart evening and a lot of Spanish confidence here but the expression ‘curse of the hosts’ keeps cropping up among those wearing red. Spain have played the host nation nine times in tournaments and never beaten them.
Countdown to kick-off
Thank you, Sam, and hello to all of you lovely people!
I can’t emphasise just how excited I am for this quarter-final, it has the makings of a tournament epic.
The vibes in Stuttgart right now are immaculate as Kick-off edges closer and closer.
I currently have a smile as wide as the fella in the last photo.
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With just over 45 minutes to go until kick-off, there is still plenty of build-up to get through.
Make sure you stay with us.
Will Jamal Musiala be the difference-maker today?
Jamal Musiala, where to start, eh?
England fans among you will have watched his performances this tournament and be wondering what could have been.
Well, he plays for Germany, and he is tearing it up for them at the moment.
Three goals in four games doesn’t tell the whole story of just how good he has been – he is Germany’s heartbeat.
Will he be key for them today?
Germany players heading to the dressing room for crunch quarter-final
Just over an hour until kick-off and Germany’s players are in the building as they hope to continue their run in front of their home fans.
Germany players looking relaxed ahead of kick-off
We saw Spain’s players taking a look at the pitch a little earlier, and now the German players are doing exactly the same.
Some of the pitches at the Euros have cut up quite badly. Let’s hope that’s not an issue for today’s game.
Germany Team News – TWO changes
Germany make two changes to the team that beat Denmark 2-0 on Saturday.
Jonathan Tah and Emre Can come in for Nico Schlotterbeck and Robert Andrich.
Leroy Sane is preferred to Florian Wirtz again, and Kai Havertz keeps his place up front.
Spain players out on the pitch
Spain have arrived nice and early and are taking a look at today’s pitch as we count down to kick-off.
Fans are going bananas!
The atmosphere is building in Stuttgart as we await Germany’s starting XI.
We’ve even got some fans dressed as bananas. Make of that what you will!
Spain Team News – UNCHANGED
Spain have named the same starting XI that beat Georgia 4-1 on Sunday.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams occupy the wing positions, with Rodri conducting the midfield and Alvaro Morata up front.
Simon, Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Ruiz, Pedri, Yamal, Williams, Morata
Will today be Toni Kroos’ final game EVER?
Toni Kroos is retiring from football at the end of the tournament, and Germany’s run could come to an end today.
Will he bid an emotional farewell, or could he move one step closer to winning the Euros?
A first glimpse inside the Spain dressing room
The stage is set in Stuttgart
It’s a pleasant day in Stuttgart and we should have team news for you shortly with kick-off just over 90 minutes away.
Who has shone brightest for Spain and Germany?
There have been a number of standout players for Spain and Germany at this Euros, but who has really taken games by the scruff of the neck.
Mail Sport has rated all of the players to regularly feature from both teams at this summer’s tournament.
SPAIN v GERMANY FORM GUIDE: In-form stars set to clash
Spain fans keen to make their presence felt
Spain fans will be outnumbered today as they take on the hosts, but they will still give plenty of support to their team in Stuttgart.
Could Spain star Nico Williams be on his way to Chelsea?
Nico Williams has been one of the stars of the tournament in Germany, and is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Chelsea have been linked with the winger, and Marc Cucurella has revealed he is trying to convince Williams to join him at Stamford Bridge.
Cucurella reveals attempts to convince Nico Williams to join Chelsea
Spain and Germany’s first Euros meeting since 2008
Spain and Germany last met at the Euros in 2008 final.
Spain came out on top that day with Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the game to kickstart their era of dominance.
Just look at those starting line-ups…
The battle of the wonderkids
Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala have both been exceptional at Euro 2024 and they go up against each other today.
Who will come out on top in the battle between two of Europe’s best young talents?
Euro 2024 quarter-finals kick off with the battle of the wonderkids
German fans gathering to get behind their team
Kick-off is still a little under two hours away, but German fans are already heading to today’s match in Stuttgart to cheer on their heroes.
Julian Nagelsmann keen to keep spies away
How will Germany try to get past Spian today?
Well, they are giving very little away, with Julian Nagelsmann even getting his staff to play loud music on their phones to ensure potential spies can’t listen to his conversations with his players.
Germany ‘playing loud music to stop SPIES listening to their tactics’
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today’s first Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany.
It promises to be a fascinating contest, with both teams impressing at the tournament so far, but only one can make the semi-finals.
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