Spain vs France Prediction, 02:00 July 10
Spain vs France Match analysis, semi-finals of EURO 2024 at 02:00 on July 10 – lineup news, expected lineup, form, confrontation history. France reached the semi-finals with a solid defense, but Spain’s mischief and unpredictability will be a tough challenge for them. It would not be surprising if La Roja secured a place in the EURO 2024 final.
Spain vs France Comments Before The Match
Leading up to the match, Spain has been a standout team in the tournament, showcasing impressive stats with the most shots (93) and goals (11, tied with Germany). Despite facing challenges like losing a key player early on against Germany, they displayed depth in their squad with impactful substitutes stepping up.
With a winning streak of 5 matches, they are on track to make history by potentially becoming the first team to win 6 consecutive matches at a EURO finals.
On the other hand, France’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by a solid defense led by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who boasts the highest save percentage in the tournament. However, their struggle lies in their lackluster attack, being the only team since EURO 1980 to not score a goal despite numerous attempts.
This weakness could be exploited by Spain’s dynamic and intense offensive plays.
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Confrontation history Spain vs France
The football rivalry between Spain and France is one of the most captivating in European football. Both nations have rich footballing histories, with numerous confrontations in various tournaments. Here’s a look at some of the notable encounters between Spain and France
Early Encounters
- 1922: The first recorded match between Spain and France took place on April 30, 1922. Spain won the match 4-0 in Bordeaux.
World Cup Confrontations
- 1982: Spain and France met in the second round of the 1982 FIFA World Cup held in Spain. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- 2006: In the Round of 16 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, France emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Spain. Goals from Franck Ribéry, Patrick Vieira, and Zinedine Zidane sealed the victory for France.
European Championship Encounters
- 1984: France defeated Spain 2-0 in the final of the UEFA European Championship held in France. Michel Platini and Bruno Bellone scored for France, leading them to their first major international title.
- 2000: Spain and France faced each other in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2000. France won the match 2-1, with goals from Zinedine Zidane and Youri Djorkaeff.
- 2012: Spain triumphed over France 2-0 in the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2012, with both goals scored by Xabi Alonso. Spain went on to win the tournament, securing their third consecutive major title.
Other Notable Matches
- 2010 Friendly: In a friendly match held on March 3, 2010, Spain defeated France 2-0 in Paris, with goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos.
- 2017 Friendly: On March 28, 2017, Spain won 2-0 against France in a friendly match held at the Stade de France. Goals were scored by David Silva and Gerard Deulofeu.
Overall Record
As of the latest matches, the overall head-to-head record between Spain and France has been relatively balanced, with both teams securing victories at different points in history. The rivalry remains fierce and is always highly anticipated by football fans worldwide
Spain vs France Squad Information
Before the match against France, Spain had to deal with Pedri’s injury and the suspensions of Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand. However, Luis de la Fuente has several alternatives available. Dani Olmo is expected to start alongside Jesus Navas and Nacho Fernandez, while the attacking trio remains Alvaro Morata, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.
For France, Adrien Rabiot returns after suspension but may not replace Eduardo Camavinga, who started in the previous match against Portugal. Deschamps’ main concern is Kylian Mbappé’s nose injury, as he has only scored 1 goal at EURO 2024.
