Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Germany in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino.
La Roja entered the field in Stuttgart with vigor, and in the first minute, Nico and Morata created a chance that ended with a shot by Pedri, which was saved by Neuer. Pedri had to leave the pitch in the eighth minute after a harsh tackle by Kroos, being substituted by Dani Olmo. Lamine, Fabián, and Olmo also attempted to get past Neuer but were unsuccessful.
Germany improved as the minutes passed and had two dangerous shots by Havertz that came close to Unai Simón's goal. However, the Spanish team started the second half with the same intensity, and Dani Olmo opened the scoring with a cross shot following a good pass from Lamine.
Germany sought to equalize and began pressing the Spanish defense until they managed to level the match in the 89th minute with a goal from Wirtz, after missing several prior chances.
In overtime, Mikel Merino scored a header in the 119th minute, thanks to a cross from Olmo, securing the win for Spain. Carvajal was sent off in the final play for bringing down Musiala, and Le Normand received a yellow card, rendering both unavailable for the next match.
With this victory, Spain has now won five out of five matches. This game against the German team marks the retirement of Kroos, who steps down after a successful season with Real Madrid, in which he won both the La Liga and the Champions League. Spain will face the winner of the match between Portugal and France, scheduled for 9:00 PM, in the semifinals.
Key Moments and Questions from Spain's Victory Over Germany
This section addresses some frequently asked questions related to the thrilling match between Spain and Germany in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.
Who scored the goals for Spain?
Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino scored the goals for Spain.
Why did Pedri leave the match early?
Pedri had to leave the match in the eighth minute due to a harsh tackle by Kroos.
Who will Spain face in the semifinals?
Spain will face the winner of the match between Portugal and France in the semifinals.
What was the significance of this match for Kroos?
This match marked the retirement of Kroos, following a successful season with Real Madrid where he won La Liga and the Champions League.