The decisive confrontations in the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England
Báo Tuổi Trẻ•13/07/2024
Both Spain and England have many stars, and individual performances could decide the fate of the Euro 2024 final.
Harry Kane (left) and Aymeric Laporte will create hot spots in the Spanish penalty area - Photo: GETTY
Tuoi Tre Online would like to review 5 key matches that could decide the outcome of the Euro 2024 final, taking place at 2:00 a.m. on July 15.
Aymeric Laporte - Harry Kane
Harry Kane is certainly the main striker of the England team. At Euro 2024, he did not show his explosiveness but still scored 3 goals and is among the players with the most goals so far. On the Spanish side, Aymeric Laporte is the most stable center-back since the beginning of the tournament. He has proven that moving to Saudi Arabia does not affect his ability much. The task of preventing Harry Kane from scoring will be Aymeric Laporte's top priority in the Euro 2024 final.
Lamine Yamal - Kieran Trippier
Young talent Lamine Yamal (left) will have to face experienced veteran Kieran Trippier - Photo: GETTY
Lamine Yamal has created a "fever" in Spanish football after impressive performances. Especially in the semi-final match against France, the Barcelona winger created a masterpiece. Yamal started Euro 2024 at the age of 16 and celebrated his 17th birthday on July 13. The championship will be a worthy birthday gift for this star. But first, Yamal will have to find a way to defeat Kieran Trippier, England's reluctant left-back. Although he has to play in a position that is not his forte, Trippier still ensures the "Three Lions" are solid. With many years of experience, the Newcastle defender is trusted by English fans to "lock down" Yamal.
Rodri - Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham (left) and Rodri are midfielders who play opposite roles - Photo: GETTY
Rodri is not often prominent on the pitch, but his role is extremely important. He always plays a good blocking role from midfield, helping to relieve pressure on the Spanish defense. In addition, this midfielder is ready to go up and score from dangerous long-range shots. But the England team also has a good attacking Jude Bellingham. With the class of a star, the Real Madrid player can shine when the opponent is not paying attention. The match between Rodri and Bellingham in the Euro 2024 final will certainly be very "hot" and not lacking in collisions.
Dani Olmo - Kobbie Mainoo
Dani Olmo (left) and Kobbie Mainoo both started Euro 2024 on the bench but have gradually become important pillars - Photo: GETTY
On the other hand, there is the match between Dani Olmo and Kobbie Mainoo. Like Harry Kane, Olmo has scored 3 goals. From being a "secondary player" when replacing the injured Pedri, the Leipzig midfielder has become an important goalscorer for Spain. The same goes for Kobbie Mainoo. He started Euro 2024 on the bench but was gradually trusted by coach Gareth Southgate when Alexander-Arnold proved unconvincing. The young midfielder from Man United immediately proved his class and became an important pillar of the England team.
Marc Cucurella - Bukayo Saka
Cucurella and Saka understand each other quite well after facing each other many times in the Premier League - Photo: GETTY
After two unconvincing seasons at Chelsea, Marc Cucurella showed a contrasting image when he joined the national team. At Euro 2024, he helped Spanish fans gradually forget Jordi Alba with his intelligent and calm playing style. Cucurella's ability to attack and defend regularly helped "La Roja" defeat two strong teams, Germany and France. He is certainly no stranger to Bukayo Saka, who is playing for Arsenal in the Premier League. The mutual understanding between these two players will be the key to victory for the coaches of both teams.
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