With fifty games played and just one remaining, let’s delve into the journey of UEFA EURO 2024 finalists Spain and England as they prepare for the grand finale in Berlin on 14 July.
England’s Path to the Final:
Group Stage (Group C):
- 1-0 vs Serbia (Gelsenkirchen, 16 June): England secured a narrow victory to kick off their campaign.
- 1-1 vs Denmark (Frankfurt, 20 June): A hard-fought draw kept their momentum going.
- 0-0 vs Slovenia (Cologne, 25 June): A goalless draw saw them through to the knockout stages.
Knockout Stage:
- Round of 16: 2-1 vs Slovakia (aet) (Gelsenkirchen, 30 June): England emerged victorious in extra time.
- Quarter-finals: 1-1 vs Switzerland (aet, 5-3 on pens) (Düsseldorf, 6 July): A penalty shootout triumph after a tense draw.
- Semi-finals: 2-1 vs Netherlands (Dortmund, 10 July): A crucial win secured their spot in the final.
Upcoming Fixture:
- Final: vs Spain (Berlin, 14 July, 21:00 CET)
Spain’s Path to the Final:
Group Stage (Group B):
- 3-0 vs Croatia (Berlin, 15 June): A dominant performance to start their journey.
- 1-0 vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 20 June): A narrow win against a strong opponent.
- 1-0 vs Albania (Düsseldorf, 24 June): Another solid victory to top the group.
Knockout Stage:
- Round of 16: 4-1 vs Georgia (Cologne, 30 June): A convincing win to progress.
- Quarter-finals: 2-1 vs Germany (aet) (Stuttgart, 5 July): A thrilling extra-time victory against the hosts.
- Semi-finals: 2-1 vs France (Munich, 9 July): A hard-earned win in a tightly contested match.
Upcoming Fixture:
- Final: vs England (Berlin, 14 July, 21:00 CET)
Both teams have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting final. For more details on the venues that hosted these thrilling matches, you can visit our EURO 2024 venue guide. The final promises to be a spectacular showdown as Spain and England vie for the prestigious title in Berlin.
