Spain vs France at Allianz Arena semi-final
Euro 2024 semi-final
Spain and France meet at Allianz Arena
Spain and France will face off at Allianz Arena in Munich this Tuesday in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals, with the winner earning a spot in Sunday's Berlin final against either England or Germany.
Match preview
This is the sixth meeting between Spain and France at a major tournament, with France holding a 3-2 advantage. France won the first four meetings, including a 2-0 victory in the EURO 1984 final and a 2-1 win in the 2000 semi-finals. Spain's only win came in the 1984 group stage.
In their most recent meeting, France defeated Spain 2-1 in a friendly in March 2023. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for France, while Marco Asensio netted a consolation for Spain.
Team news
Spain will be without the suspended Sergio Busquets for the semi-final. The Barcelona midfielder picked up a yellow card in the quarter-final win over Italy, which means he will have to sit out the next match.
France have no major injury concerns ahead of the semi-final. Didier Deschamps is expected to field a strong team, with Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Antoine Griezmann all likely to start.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but France are the slight favorites. They have more quality in their squad and they are in better form heading into the semi-finals.
However, Spain are a dangerous team and they will be confident of causing an upset. They have a good record against France and they will be looking to make it five wins in a row against their rivals.
Ultimately, the outcome of the match will likely be decided by which team is able to create the most chances and take their opportunities.
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