EURO 2024. Spain – Germany: Olmo sparkling, the Nationalmannschaft out… the summary

20:38 – Spain eliminates Germany in a thrilling 2-1 game

Host country of this Euro 2024, the Nationalmannschaft fell in front of its public and the talent of Dani Olmo. Entered at the start of the game following the injury of Pedri (8th), the RB Leipzig player was the great architect of the Spanish success. Shortly after the break, served by Yamal at the edge of the penalty area, he placed the ball with his right foot in Neuer’s side netting (1-0, 52nd). Thanks to the contribution of his bench, Germany, with energy, came back from hell thanks to a goal from Wirtz, on the rebound of an aerial duel won by Kimmich (1-1, 88th). As we were heading towards extra time, with all the players exhausted, Olmo pulled out of the hat again to send a perfect cross onto Merino’s head (2-1, 119th). The goal of happiness for the Roja, the goal of disillusionment for the Nationalmannschaft. Now, Spain awaits its opponent in the semi-final: it will be France or Portugal!

20:36 – Carvajal is sent off! (120th+5)

For an obstruction on Musiala, the right-back receives a second yellow card. It is the last chance free kick.

20:34 – Fullkrug misses the penalty shootout! (120th+3)

From a cross from the right, five metres out, the German striker placed the ball 50 centimetres from the Spanish goal!

20:33 – Musiala misses a huge opportunity (120th+2)

On a long ball, five meters from the goal, the German nugget preferred to control instead of shooting!

20:33 – Two minutes left! (120th)

The Roja fans are going wild in the stands! There will be three minutes of added time!

20:29 – GOAL FOR SPAIN! (120th)

On a cross from the left by Olmo, Merino, just behind Rudiger, propels the ball into Neuer’s top corner! It’s the goal of qualification!

20:28 – Simon saved Spain! (116th)

On a cross from Kimmich, Fullkrug gets in front of Nacho to place his header! The Roja goalkeeper makes a magnificent horizontal. The whole stadium believed in the goal!

20:26 – The players are exhausted (116th)

The players no longer have the strength to attack. We are heading towards the penalty shootout!

20:25 – Nagelsmann receives a yellow card (114th)

The Nationalmannschaft coach complains about Cucurella’s handball. The referee did not change his decision, as the move was offside at the start.

20:22 – Kroos still on the ground (113th)

The German football legend is suffering from cramps. As a reminder, Nagelsmann has already made all his changes.

20:20 – Rodri receives a yellow card (110th)

The defensive midfielder preferred to cut off the German counterattack. It was a tactical mistake.

20:19 – Rudiger saves his team (107th)

On a good cross from Merino, the central defender got ahead of Joselu. The corner came to nothing!

20:18 – Cucurella does very well (107th)

With his hand, the Spanish defender blocked Musiala’s shot. It was very close to a penalty, but the VAR did not intervene!

20:17 – We start again for 15 minutes (105th)

This is the last chance to avoid the dreaded penalty shootout! Germany has the ball.

20:15 – It’s the break in this extra time (105th)

There was an opportunity on each side, otherwise there was nothing to get your teeth into. The fatigue is making itself felt!