Spain Beat Germany at Extra Time to Advance to Euro 2024 Semifinals
In a thrilling Euro 2024 quarterfinal match, Spain defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time to secure their place in the semifinals. The match took place at the Stuttgart Arena in Germany, kicking off at 6 pm local time (16:00 GMT).
The first half ended goalless, with both teams showing respect for each other and the match failing to live up to the expected fireworks. However, the game came to life in the second half. Spain took the lead in the 51st minute when Dani Olmo scored, putting La Roja ahead.
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Germany fought back and found an equalizer in the 89th minute when Florian Wirtz scored. The match then went into extra time to determine the winner.
In the second half of extra time, Mikel Merino scored for Spain, giving them a 2-1 lead. Dani Carvajal was later sent off in the 120th minute, receiving a second yellow card.
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Spain’s victory sets up a blockbuster Euro 2024 semifinal against the winner of the other quarterfinal match. This will be Spain’s first meeting with Germany since the 2022 World Cup, where they drew 1-1 in the group stages.
Spain’s win also means they have scored 10 goals across their four matches at Euro 2024, which is already their joint-most in a single edition of the UEFA European Championship. Meanwhile, Germany’s shot conversion rate of 13.9% is currently their highest in this competition since Euro 2008.
Spain’s win also means they have scored 10 goals across their four matches at Euro 2024, which is already their joint-most in a single edition of the UEFA European Championship. Meanwhile, Germany’s shot conversion rate of 13.9% is currently their highest in this competition since Euro 2008.
