The glorious and memorable journey of the UEFA Euro Cup 2024 will conclude with Spain and England contesting the final in Berlin. The Spaniards unsurprisingly start as the favorites, taking into account their form and consistency. England and Gareth Southgate will certainly have their work cut out to counter the threat from their opposition, but will also be aware that there might not be a better opportunity than this to end their trophy drought.
Spain has been the pleasant surprise of the UEFA Euro 2024. While the talent in the squad was undeniable, not many expected Luis de la Fuente’s team to be this dominant. La Roja’s run has witnessed the defeats of some of the toughest competitors like Italy, Croatia, Germany, and France. The ask from the three-time European Champions will be to continue what they have been doing and the result should take care of itself.
England, on the other hand, has experienced turmoil in their run to the final. While many argue that the Three Lions have benefitted a great deal from their favorable draw, the team’s grit and resiliency cannot be questioned. Gareth Southgate‘s approach of absorbing the pressure and taking the game deep has not produced the most pleasing soccer. However, it has taken the English just one step away from realizing their European dream and ending the 58-year wait for a major piece of silverware.
Spain vs England: Probable line-ups
Spain will be handed a major boost with the return of Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand from suspension. Both are expected to be slotted straight back into the starting eleven with Jesus Navas and Nacho facing the drop. Barcelona’s Pedri and Real Betis’ Ayoze Perez will be the only unfortunate absentees from Luis de la Fuente’s squad for the final. All eyes will once again be on the lethal Spanish wingers, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
Gareth Southgate will be delighted with the opportunity to have his full roster available to select his line-up from. Left-back, Luke Shaw should be promoted ahead of the makeshift replacement in Kieran Trippier. The hybrid three-at-the-back system will be adopted once again which has produced the best displays from the English in the tournament. The rumored possibility of fielding Connor Gallagher as a means to neutralize the Spanish midfield seems unlikely.
Spain’s probable line-up: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Morata; Williams
England’s probable line-up: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Bellingham; Kane
Spain vs England: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Spain lost to England | 2-3 |
England lost to Spain | 1-2 |
England drew with Spain | 2-2 |
Spain beat England | 2-0 |
England beat Spain | 1-0 |
Spain vs England: Live streaming details
The encounter between Spain and England will be held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin at 3 pm EDT (6 pm CEST). In Spain, RTVE will broadcast the match live while in England, ITV and BBC hold the official telecast authority. As far as the US is concerned, Fox Sports will stream the fixture live for soccer enthusiasts.