Spain dealt a heart-breaking blow to Euro 2024 hosts Germany on Friday with a thrilling 2-1 victory in extra time, securing their place in the semifinals.
The match saw Dani Olmo of RB Leipzig open the scoring early in the second half, capitalizing on an assist from rising star Lamine Yamal. Germany, facing elimination, found a late equalizer through Florian Wirtz’s composed finish in the 89th minute, igniting hopes of a comeback.
However, Spain delivered the decisive blow in the 119th minute when Mikel Merino’s header found the net, clinching victory and ending Germany’s ambitions on home soil. This defeat marks Germany’s exit from the tournament, while Spain advances to their second consecutive semifinal in the European Championships.
Spain, previous winners in 1964, 2008, and 2012, now await the outcome of the France vs Portugal clash later today in Hamburg, which will determine their opponents in the semifinal showdown.
