England to Face Spain in Euro 2024 Final
England will clash with Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. The match, kicking off at 20:00 BST, will be broadcast live on BBC One and the iPlayer, with commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. ITV will also show the final.
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England’s Journey to the Final
- Semi-Final Victory: England secured their spot in the final with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
- Euro 2020 Heartbreak: The Three Lions aim to go one better than their runner-up finish at Euro 2020, where they lost to Italy on penalties.
- Historical Matchups: This will be England’s third European Championship encounter with Spain. England triumphed in the previous two: a 2-1 win in the 1980 group stages and a penalty shootout victory in the 1996 quarter-finals after a goalless draw.
Spain’s Dominance and Tough Route
- Tough Opponents: Spain navigated a challenging path to the final, defeating Croatia, Italy, Germany, and France without needing penalties, making them the top scorers of the tournament with 13 goals.
- Historical Success: Spain, three-time Euro champions (1964, 2008, 2012), aims to become the first nation to win the tournament four times.
- Unstoppable Streak: Spanish national and club teams have a remarkable record, winning 22 consecutive finals involving foreign teams since 2001.
Star Players and Key Performances
- Lamine Yamal: The 16-year-old Barcelona prodigy, compared to a young Pele, became the youngest European Championship player and goalscorer. With three assists and 13 chances created, Yamal has been instrumental for Spain.
- Nico Williams: The 21-year-old from Athletic Bilbao has also been a standout performer on the left wing, forming a dynamic duo with Yamal.
- Dani Olmo: Leading the Golden Boot race with three goals and two assists, Olmo has been pivotal in Spain’s attack.
- Rodri: The Manchester City midfielder, born on the day England eliminated Spain in Euro ’96, has lost only one of his past 79 games for club and country.
Expert Opinions
- Alan Shearer: “They’ve got everything you need to be successful and that’s the reason they’ve won every single game at this tournament.”
- Chris Sutton: “It is hard to see anybody touching them, they seem to be on a different level to anybody else in this tournament.”
- Micah Richards: “The worries I had about this Spanish team, they answered them against France – how they can adapt to situations and when you have pace on the wings you always have a chance. They look really balanced and I think they are favourites.”
Final Showdown
As England and Spain prepare to battle for the Euro 2024 title, fans can expect a thrilling match between two formidable teams. England will seek to overcome their Euro 2020 disappointment, while Spain aims to continue their historic dominance in European football. Tune in on Sunday for what promises to be an epic showdown in Berlin.
