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Who will win it all: France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, or England? This question has lingered since the start of Euro 2024, and it’s still relevant. Both teams are in the last eight, boasting some of the world's best players. However, they’ve prioritized results over entertainment, with France relying heavily on its own goals and England sticking to a conservative game plan.
Meanwhile, Germany and Spain are lighting up the tournament. Germany has scored 10 goals, and Spain boasts seven different goal scorers. Surprisingly, Lamine Yamal isn’t among them, despite his rising star status. Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann has the team playing confidently, while Spain’s Luis de la Fuente exudes a quiet assurance. The bad news? One of these sides will face a disappointing Friday night.
A Spain-Germany quarter-final feels like a final, given their dominance earlier in the century. Their last Euros clash was in the 2008 final, where Fernando Torres’ cheeky goal clinched it for Spain. Spain also triumphed in the 2010 World Cup semi-final against Germany. Spain went on to win the next Euros, and Germany claimed the subsequent World Cup. Both teams faced a decade of struggles before a recent resurgence. Spain won the Nations League last year, while Germany regained form just in time, thanks to the return of Toni Kroos.
Kroos, at 34, is nearing the end of his illustrious career. His unretiring and retiring announcements this year have been dramatic, but he’s been Germany’s steadying force. Facing Spain in his potential farewell game is fitting, given his years in Madrid and friendships with many Spanish players. Former teammate Joselu summed it up: “I love Toni, care about him, but I think Friday is Toni’s last game … we hope to retire Toni.” Expect fireworks in Stuttgart.