July 9th 2024.
Lamine Yamal's incredible goal has secured Spain's spot in the Euro 2024 final, where they will face off against England if they can make it past the semi-finals. In a thrilling match against France, Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, thanks to a quick turnaround in the second half.
France took an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani, but their hopes were dashed by a stunning double from Spanish players Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo. Despite a strong push from Didier Deschamps' side in the second half, Spain held on to secure their first major championship final since Euro 2012. As we eagerly await tomorrow's semi-final between England and the Netherlands, here are three things we learned from Spain's impressive performance against France.
One thing is for sure - Spain is truly at their best when they play with a free-flowing, attacking style. While other teams have struggled to find their rhythm in the knockout stages, Spain has been a breath of fresh air with their dynamic and fluid approach. Unlike in past tournaments where their possession-based strategy limited their attacking capabilities, this current team has found a balance between being pragmatic and unleashing their attackers. In fact, they have scored multiple goals in each of their three knockout-stage games, a feat that England has yet to achieve.
On the subject of England, should they meet Spain in the final, they may find themselves up against a formidable opponent in young superstar Lamine Yamal. With his long-range curling goal, Yamal became the youngest player to ever score in the Euros, a record-breaking achievement for the 16-year-old. Along with his fellow winger, Nico Williams, Yamal has brought a much-needed burst of speed and energy to Spain's right flank. This could pose a challenge for England's left-back, who may have to choose between the attacking prowess of Luke Shaw or the defensive stability of Kieran Trippier.
Another player who has been making waves in this tournament is Dani Olmo. Despite playing only 32 minutes in Spain's first two games, the RB Leipzig midfielder has been on fire since getting his chance in the final group stage match against Albania. With three goals in three consecutive games, Olmo has proven to be a key player in Spain's attacking lineup. His well-placed finish in the first half against France gave Spain the lead, and his partnership with fellow midfielders Rodri and Fabian Ruiz has been instrumental in their success. England's defenders will have to keep a close eye on Olmo if they want to contain Spain's attacking threat in the final.
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