Spain, France to clash in UEFA EURO 2024 semifinals on Tuesday
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Spain and France will clash in the UEFA EURO 2024 semifinals, set to kick off at 1900 GMT at the Munich football Arena. Spain will be without Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand for the match against France. Le Normand, a central defender, received two yellow cards during the tournament, resulting in a one-match suspension. Carvajal, a right-back from Real Madrid, was red-carded in the previous game against Germany in Stuttgart.
Adding to Spain's challenges, midfielder Pedri sustained a knee injury during the quarterfinal match against Germany, ruling him out for the remainder of EURO 2024. This setback occurred as Spain progressed through the tournament, having won Group B, which included Italy, Croatia, and Albania, with a perfect record—winning all three matches without conceding a goal. They then defeated Georgia 4-1 in the Round of 16 and narrowly overcame Germany 2-1 after extra time in the quarterfinals.
In contrast, France enters the semifinal with no suspended players and a strong campaign so far in EURO 2024. Coached by Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus navigated Group D alongside Austria, the Netherlands, and Poland, securing a place in the last 16 by finishing second in their group. They defeated Belgium 1-0 in the Round of 16 and triumphed over Portugal 5-3 on penalties in the quarterfinals.
Both Spain and France have a rich history in the UEFA European Championship. Spain has claimed the title three times—in 1964, 2008, and 2012—while France has two EURO championships to its name, in 1984 and 2000. The French reached the final in 2016 but were defeated by Portugal 1-0 on home soil at Stade de France.
In the other semifinal scheduled for Wednesday, the Netherlands, who eliminated Türkiye 2-1 previously, will face England at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. The Dutch, EURO 1988 champions, seek to add to their solitary European title, while Gareth Southgate's England aim to build on their penalty shootout victory against Switzerland to reach the semifinals.
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