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UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinal LIVE Updates, Spain vs Germany LIVE Score: Spain are 1-0 ahead in the second half against Germany in the Euro 2024 Quarterfinal encounter. The two nations are arguably the two best teams in the tournament so far, with Spain having scored nine goals and Germany eight. Watch out for Spain wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to delight, whilst midfielder Fabian Ruiz has also starred. Germany have looked a cohesive unit so far, with Jamal Musiala being the joint-top goalscorer of Euro 2024. Toni Kroos will also face many of his Real Madrid teammates, who could end his search for a fairytale end to his career. (MATCH CENTER)
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23:12 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Havertz misses it!
Unai Simon was caught in no man’s land but Kai Havertz misses out. A chip over the goalkeeper’s head but it was agonisingly wide. No luck for Germany and they are so close to elimination now.
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23:09 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Germany opt for a legend
Thomas Mueller is here and this is the last throw of the dice for Germany. The Space Investigator has won many matches for his team in the past and his side will be looking for one more magical play.
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23:08 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: So close for Germany!
Fullkrug has hit the post and Germany come so close to equalising. A cut back found the big striker but he was off balance and his shot crashed into the post and bounced away. So close yet so far!
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23:05 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Young power of Spain
Spain have relied heavily on their young superstars and they have delivered! Yamal has been an absolute revelation till now while Olmo found the magic to hand them the lead. 15 minutes to go and Spain are in control.
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22:59 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: What a save!
What a save by Unai Simon! Andrich had a lot of space to unleash a powerful shot but Simon was aware of it and pulled off a perfect dive to complete a solid save. This is brilliant football from Spain and time is running out for Germany.
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22:53 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Germany trying hard
The introduction of Fullkrug has completely changed how Germany attack and now, they are relying more on aerial balls. While they did get a couple of headers on target, nothing dangerous as of now and they continue to look for that goal.
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22:47 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Couple of changes for Germany once again
Germany are not down and out as they attack with all their might against Spain after conceding the goal. Couple of changes by Nagelsmann with Fulkrug being the big one as they now have a big centre forward who can be the focal point of the attacks.
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22:43 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Olmo scores!
Dani Olmo scores and Spain have taken the lead. Swift attack from Spain and once again, Yamal played a big role. Perfect pass from the youngster and Olmo made no mistake. Neuer had no chance and Spain have taken the advantage.
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22:40 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Fouls are not stopping
The fouls are just not stopping as the second half has seen more than 5 fouls in the past 2-3 minutes. Carlos Puyol and Gerard Pique in attendance and they will be interested in seeing how the defenders are handling the situation.
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22:34 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Germany’s new tactic
Writz on for Sane and Andrich on for Emre Can – Couple of changes for Germany as well as the second half begins. Game on!
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22:33 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Another substitutiton for Spain
Spain are going for a substitute ahead of the second half – Nacho replaces Le Normand and this is a precautionary measure as the defender was on a yellow card.
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22:23 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: End of first half
That is the end of first half and the scoreline reads Spain 0-0 Germany. Surprising considering the fact that both teams have a lot of attacks. However, second half still left and if needed, extra time and the dreaded penalty shootout.
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22:14 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: A half of missed opportunities
The first half of this game was truly a story of missed opportunities. Both Germany and Spain had brilliant chances to take the lead. However, the finishing was just not there and both of them will have to look within to find a way to outwit the opposition.
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22:08 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Massive chances go begging
Kai Havertz once again had the chance to score as he chested down a brilliant pass but his shot was saved by Unai Simon. On the other end, it was Neuer who saved the shot from Nico Williams to keep this match 0-0.
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22:03 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Yellow card for Spain
Robin Le Normand becomes the first Spanish player to pick up a booking in this game. It has been quite a rough game till now with both sides not shying away from going for tackles.
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21:59 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Another yellow card
Another yellow card for Germany as David Raum is booked. Two defenders from Germany now have yellow cards and this is not going to be an easy game. With Spain depending on their pace a lot, the defenders are going to find it difficult to keep the attackers like Nico Williams and Dani Olmo in check.
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21:54 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: End to end football
It has been end to end stuff in this game till now. Both teams have looked like they can score at any time but that magic has been missing. Kai Havertz received the latest chance as he jumped the highest among the players for a cross but his header was saved easily by Unai Simon.
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21:50 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Bad news for Germany
Antonio Rudiger picks up a yellow card for a tackle on Dani Olmo and this is bad news for Germany. First, their centre back will now have to be careful and if they qualify for the semi-finals, he will not be available for the encounter.
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21:46 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Chances after chances
Chances on both sides as Germany first had an opportunity to take a shot but it was saved easily by the goalkeeper. Couple of minutes later, Yamal had a chance to score from a free-kick but his attempt was just inches wide of the target.
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21:41 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Pedri injured
Massive blow to Spain early in the match as Pedri has picked up an injury. The foul from Kroos resulted in a bad injury for the youngster as he limps off the field. Dani Olmo is a very early substitution for Spain.
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21:35 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Early collision
A slight injury to Cucurella followed by a foul on Pedri from Tonu Kroos. Powerful tackle but Pedri looks in a bit of bother. This is not going to be an easy game at all.
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21:32 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: We are underway
The match has began and Spain are on the front foot. A powerful shot from Alvaro Morata but straight to Neuer. However, a show of intent from Spain and they will be happy with this positive start.
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21:26 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Time for the national anthems
The two teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from a huge encounter in the Euro 2024.
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21:21 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: History
Both Germany and Spain have won three Euros titles, – the most by any side in the history of the competition. A massive game awaits as two heavyweights fight it out for a spot in the semifinals.
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21:14 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: ESP playing XI
Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams; Alvaro Morata (capt)
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21:09 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: GER playing XI
Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Ruediger, Jonathan Tah, David Raum; Emre Can, Toni Kroos; Jamal Musiala, Ilkay Gundogan (capt), Leroy Sane; Kai Havertz
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21:03 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Olmo-st a different route
Spanish media had reported that RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo may come in ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri for the tie, but Luis De la Fuente decided to stick with his tried and tested formula.
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20:59 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Is consistency the key?
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opted to stick with his starting XI from the 4-1 defeat of Georgia in their last 16 tie and the 1-0 win over Italy in the group stages.
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20:56 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Emre Can
Emre Can, who was left out of Nagelsmann’s original Euros squad but was called in at the 11th hour to replace the sick Aleksandar Pavlovic, will start his first match for the national team since September. Nagelsmann also brought back centre-back Jonathan Tah in place of Nico Schlotterbeck — Tah missed Germany’s 2-0 win over Denmark in Dortmund in the last 16 with a yellow card suspension.
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20:54 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Big changes
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has started Emre Can in defensive midfield alongside Toni Kroos, ahead of Robert Andrich, for Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Spain in Stuttgart. Andrich has been a fixture of Nagelsmann’s starting side since March and has played from the beginning in each of the hosts’ four matches so far at Euro 2024.
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20:53 (IST)
Spain vs Germany LIVE: Hello and welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between Spain and Germany. Two unbeaten sides with brilliant showing in the tournament till now and it is truly a clash of titans in the competition tonight.
