Euro 2024 Semi-Final Preview: Spain vs. France - A Battle of Style and Substance

Both teams aim for a spot in the final
France conceded only one goal, qualified through penalty shootout
Previous encounters between Spain and France in Euro knockout stage resulted in tournament winner
Spain and France face off in Euro 2024 semi-final
Spain won every game, scored most goals
Euro 2024 Semi-Final Preview: Spain vs. France - A Battle of Style and Substance

In the highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final match, Spain and France face off against each other for a place in the final. Both teams have had impressive runs in the tournament so far, with Spain being the only team to win every game and France conceding only one goal. Let's take a closer look at what you need to know about this highly anticipated showdown.

Spain qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Germany in extra time, with Dani Olmo scoring the first goal and Mikel Merino heading in the winner. Spain has been hailed as the favorite to win Euro 2024, having won five consecutive games and scored more goals than any other team. However, Pedri will not be playing for Spain due to injury.

France qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. France's attackers include Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, and Eduardo Camavinga who can open up spaces on the break. A victory for France would give them their third European title.

Every time Spain and France have met in a Euro knockout stage, the winner went on to win the tournament. Spain has won five consecutive games and scored more goals than any other team, while France has conceded only one goal. This trend could continue as both teams aim for a spot in the final.

Spain's attempts at goal outnumber France's by more than double (102 to 89), making it clear that Spain is the more offensive team. However, France has shown resilience and determination, especially in their penalty shootout victory against Portugal. This match promises to be a thrilling one with both teams giving it their all.

The Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France is not just about winning the tournament; it's also about the soul of soccer. Spain has brought joy, music, and color to the tournament, while France has played uninspired soccer with no joy or risk-taking. The question remains: which team will come out on top?

Stay tuned for more coverage of Euro 2024 as we bring you the latest news and analysis from the tournament.


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Why Spain vs. France is a battle for the soul of soccer

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Graham Hunter Tuesday, 09 July 2024 04:59
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    • Spain and France have had explosive tournament matches in the past two Euros
    • Spain reached the semifinals with a storming performance, full of joy, music, and color
    • France played uninspired soccer with no joy or risk-taking
    • Spain are joint-top scorers of the tournament with 11 goals and have won all five matches
    • France have scored only three times from penalties or own goals in five matches and have two wins and three draws
    • Spain’s attempts at goal outnumber France’s by more than double (102 to 89)
    • Spain are considered the best team at the tournament by Didier Deschamps
    • France are struggling with physical and mental exhaustion after a long season
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    The author expresses a clear preference for Spain's style of play and criticizes France's as joyless and uninspired. He uses strong language to describe France's performance at the tournament, such as 'excruciating soccer-thing', 'grim way', and 'dull purgatory'. The author also expresses disappointment in Didier Deschamps for not playing attacking football despite having talented players.
    • Deschamps answered a question about France’s semifinal opponents by saying: ‘Spain are the best team at the tournament without question. I’ve seen a few of their matches, they’re producing good stuff and you have to congratulate them.’
      • Football needs the impish joy of Lamine Yamal to prosper; it needs the imperious, elegant, forward-striding of Fabián Ruiz to thrive; it needs the explosive thrills of Nico Williams to have his night and entertain not only all of us who’ll be at this wonderful arena, but the hundreds of millions around the world who still want tournament football to be magical, memorable and magnificent.
        • France have played uninspired, joy-free, stingy and risk-averse stuff which, were you an alien who’d just arrived from a far-flung corner of the universe, would have you asking locals in Germany: ‘Tell me about this NFL you speak of ... or basketball, or rugby, or tennis or chess or anything except this excruciating soccer-thing I’ve been watching!'
          • La Roja have reached the Allianz Arena having barged doors open and then stormed through with laughter, music, joie de vivre and the kind of ‘follow the band, there’s going to be a party somewhere’ spirit that makes them (with the noble exception of Germany) the only team at the tournament anywhere near as colourful, uplifting and worth watching
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          UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Finals Gambling Guide | Bear Bets

          FOX Sports Florida and FOX Sports Sun Networks Fox Sports Tuesday, 09 July 2024 04:59
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            • Chris and Geoff are hosting an episode of Bear Bets on a Fox Sports gambling show to preview the UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Finals
            • The UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Finals will have two games
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            • Spain reached the semifinals with a storming performance, full of joy, music, and color
            • France played uninspired soccer with no joy or risk-taking
            • Spain are considered the best team at the tournament by Didier Deschamps
            • France are struggling with physical and mental exhaustion after a long season
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          France v Spain semifinal: Huge records at stake in Euro 2024 showdown

          Euronews Monday, 08 July 2024 00:00
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            • Spain and France are facing off in the Euro 2024 semifinals for a place in the final.
            • , Every time Spain and France have met in a Euro knockout stage, the winner went on to win the tournament.
            • Spain has won five consecutive games and scored more goals than any other team, while France has conceded only one goal.
            • France’s attackers include Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, and Eduardo Camavinga who can open up spaces on the break.
            • A victory for Spain would put them inches from their fourth European title and the first team to win six consecutive games in a single Euro tournament. A victory for France would give them their third European title.
          • Accuracy
            • Every time Spain and France have met in a Euro knockout stage, the winner went on to win the tournament.
            • , Spain has won five consecutive games and scored more goals than any other team, while France has conceded only one goal.
            • Spain is favored to win but faces challenges in converting possession into goals against a solid French defense.
            • Spain is considered the best team at the tournament by Didier Deschamps.
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            The article contains an appeal to authority from Google's prediction and Opta algorithm forecasts. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Spain as the favourite with a slight edge over France and France as the underdog. The author also presents historical records for both teams without providing their own opinion on whether these records are likely to influence the upcoming match.
            • Google's prediction puts Spain ahead with a 36% chance to win over France's 31%, with a 33% possibility of a draw in the 90 minutes.
            • Most odds reflect this, as Spain remains the favourite but not by an overwhelming margin.
            • The Opta algorithm forecasts even more uncertainty. Spain has a 49.7% chance of reaching the final against France's 50.21%, in the head-to-head.
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          Spain vs France: Euro 2024 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

          Yahoo Sports George Flood Tuesday, 09 July 2024 05:02
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            • Spain qualified for the semi-finals by beating Germany in extra time with a goal from Dani Olmo and a header from Mikel Merino.
            • France qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
            • Spain is the only team to have won every match at the Euros so far, making them favorites to win.
            • Pedri is injured and will not play for Spain in the semi-finals.
            • France has yet to score a goal in open play during the Euros, causing concerns about their negative playing style under Didier Deschamps.
          • Accuracy
            • Spain and France have had explosive tournament matches in the past two Euros
            • Spain reached the semifinals with a storming performance, full of joy, music, and color
            • France played uninspired soccer with no joy or risk-taking
            • Spain are considered the best team at the tournament by Didier Deschamps
            • France have scored only three times from penalties or own goals in five matches and have two wins and three draws
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