France will enter Euro 2024 as the reigning world runners-up with a squad valued at 1.23 billion euros, surpassing Spain (965 million euros). Les Bleus' FIFA ranking is also higher than their opponents (2nd compared to 8th).
However, the journey of coach Didier Deschamps and his team in this year's tournament has not convinced experts and fans. The French team has only had 2 wins and 3 draws since the beginning of Euro 2024 until now.
They showed a disappointing performance when they only scored 3 goals (2 were own goals). However, the defense was a rare bright spot with only 1 goal conceded.
In the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, France also defeated Portugal on penalties with a score of 5-3 (0-0 draw in 120 minutes).
In contrast, Spain are showing destructive form at Euro 2024 with a perfect record of winning all 5 matches played. La Roja shows that they are rediscovering the glory of the years 2008 to 2012 in this year's tournament.
Coach Luis de la Fuente's team scored 11 goals and only conceded 2. Spain's beautiful and effective attacking style made all opponents wary.
Rodri and his teammates just defeated host Germany 2-1 in the quarter-finals in 120 dramatic minutes.
Statistically, Spain has an advantage in terms of ball possession, averaging 57.2% per game compared to France's 50.4%. La Roja also has more shots per game than their opponents (20 compared to 18).
France are stronger in passing accuracy statistics. They have a rate of 90.8 compared to Spain's 90.2. This is not surprising, because France mainly passes sideways and backwards.
Both teams have bright stars in attack. If France is counting on the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe (1 goal), Spain can put their faith in Dani Olmo, Alvaro Morata, Lamiel Yamal, Nico Williams…
Although the history of confrontation is leaning towards Spain (16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses), but with the spirit of the reigning world runner-up, the French team will certainly not be easy for the opponent to defeat.
The semi-final between France and Spain promises to be a dramatic, evenly matched and emotional match. The match will take place at 2:00 a.m. on July 10.
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