EURO 2024 quarter-final action has begun with two thrilling matches on the schedule. First, Spain will face off against hosts Germany in Stuttgart, followed by Portugal taking on France in Hamburg.
The highly anticipated match between Spain and Germany is sure to be a spectacle as these two teams have been standout performers in the tournament so far. Nico Williams, the Spanish winger, has been a sensation and will be a player to watch as he goes up against Joshua Kimmich. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to bounce back from a below-par performance in Portugal’s last game against Slovenia.
Interesting facts about this match include that it marks the fourth meeting between Spain and Germany at the Euros, with their last encounter being in the 2008 final. No host nation has ever been eliminated in the quarter-final stage of the European Championship, adding to the stakes of this game. Additionally, France has a strong record against Portugal, having lost only one of their last 14 matches against them.
Predictions for today’s games are Spain 1-2 Germany and Portugal 0-1 France. To learn more about each team’s strategies and key players, recommended reading includes articles on how France can optimize Mbappé’s performance and ways to exploit his weaknesses as well as top young players in EURO 2024 last 16.