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Spain vs Germany LIVE!
The Euro 2024 quarter-finals began with an absolute thriller in Stuttgart on Friday night. Mikel Merino’s last-gasp extra-time header sealed the most dramatic 2-1 victory for Spain that sends them into Tuesday evening’s first semi-final tie in Munich, where they will face either France or Portugal, who meet in a second heavyweight blockbuster in Hamburg.
Germany have become the first host nation ever to be eliminated in the quarter-finals of a European Championship, despite Florian Wirtz popping up in the 89th minute with a dramatic goal of his own to force extra time. Spain thought they were heading through in normal time after substitute Dani Olmo confidently slotted home an assist from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal early in the second half.
Niclas Fullkrug went so close to an equaliser for Germany to force a penalty shootout that had looked a near certainty just seconds before, with Dani Carvajal then sent off for a second bookable offence. He will now miss the semi-finals along with likely the injured Pedri – forced off after mere minutes on Friday following a heavy challenge from the retiring Toni Kroos – and fellow suspended duo Alvaro Morata and Robin Le Normand. Follow Spain vs Germany updates live below!
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Scenes of utter jubilation among the Spain players after the final whistle and total despair for Germany’s stars, coaches and fans, magnified times 10 of course by it being their home tournament.
A heartbreaking end to the glorious career of Toni Kroos, too. What a legend.
A moment that will live long in Spanish football history, especially if they go on to win these Euros…
End of extra time
Germany become the first host nation ever to be knocked out of the European Championship at the quarter-final stage – heartbreak in Stuttgart and across the nation.
Mikel Merino the last-gasp extra-time hero for Spain, who progress through to face either France or Portugal in the first semi-final tie in Munich on Tuesday night.
What a game! I need a lie-down…
Red card
125 mins: Carvajal drags down Musiala by the neck and receives his second yellow – he’s off.
He was suspended for the semi-finals anyway of course.
Germany with one more chance to send the ball in… but Simon gathers! It’s all over!
122 mins: Fullkrug misses a glorious last-gasp chance for Germany to force penalties!
Wow
120 mins: Only one minute of added time signalled.
Germany push for another last-gasp leveller but Kimmich’s strike is blocked.
Torres then can’t score on the break for Spain!
You can’t take your eyes off this.
Morata and Ruiz booked during Spain’s celebrations – the captain will miss the semi-finals too.
119 mins: SPAIN HAVE SURELY WON IT AT THE DEATH!
Cucurella switches play nicely and finds Olmo, whose pinpoint cross is headed in brilliantly by Merino.
Germany are absolutely stunned. Just 70 seconds to go…
117 mins: A massive, massive save from Unai Simon to keep out Fullkrug’s glancing header!
Nacho now back on his feet after going down very cheaply indeed after a very small coming together with Wirtz.
114 mins: Apparently Germany substitute Deniz Undav was the man on the bench booked by Anthony Taylor a little while ago.
How many bookings is that in total now? I make it 13.
112 mins: Oyarzabal tries to bend a low shot into the bottom corner but it goes well wide. Neuer had that covered.
Kroos now down for Germany and receiving treatment. Maybe a touch of cramp.
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