LIVE – Spain-Georgia: La Roja takes the lead as soon as they return from the locker room

Willy Sagnol’s Georgia challenge Spain, who were impressive in the group stage, in the last 16 of the Euro.

22:28

Tsitaishvili ! (2-1, 68e)

The incoming left-back strikes from the left side of the area, but his attempt goes wide and hits the outside netting.

22:25

Changes for both teams!

Davitashvili remplace Chakvetadze, Tsitaishvili remplace Lochoshvili.

Oyarzabal replaced Morata, Grimaldo replaced Cucurella.

22:23

Yamal’s strike! (2-1, 62nd)

Georgia’s defensive error almost cost him dearly. A ball was passed into the box by Kochorashvili who arrived at Yamal. The young Barcelona player shot with his left foot, but his attempt went wide.

22:18

Georgia can’t do it anymore! (2-1, 60th)

The Crusaders are no longer able to get the ball out and have suffered Spanish attacks since returning from the locker room.

22:15

Change for Spain

22:11

Fabian Ruuuuizz! Spain takes the lead (2-1, 51st)

From a cross from Lamine Yamal that was well enough to prevent Mamardashvili from going off, Fabian Ruiz headed in and gave Spain the lead.

22:10

Yamal ! (1-1, 49e)

Good free kick for Spain! In the arc, the young Barcelonan tries his luck but Mamardashvili pushes away his fists.

22:08

Kvaratskhelaaaaaaa! (1-1, 48e)

What an inspiration from the Neapolitan! He sees Unai Simon advance and tries his luck from his own half. His brushed ball ends at the foot of the Spanish right post.

22:05

It’s back to Cologne (1-1)

The Spanish start again strong as in the first half. Fabian Ruiz is found thanks to a deflection from Morata in retreat but screws his shot wide with his left.

21:48

It’s halftime! (1-1)

Spain managed to react just before the break. Georgia, author of a first half full of courage and efficiency, remains in the game.

21:44

Yellow card for Morata

The captain of La Roja is warned after a late sole on an opponent.

21:42

First change for Georgia

Altunashvili remplace Kiteishivi

21:40

Rodri’s equalizer! (1-1, 38th)

New law strike, and this time, it hits the mark. Rodri tries his luck from the left, at ground level, after a back pass from Nico Williams and deceives Mamadashvili. His 4th goal with La Roja.

Rodri scored with his left foot. Fabian Bimmer / REUTERS

21:36

Cucurella’s cross strike! (0-1, 35th)

The Spanish left-back tries his luck from afar. His cross shot is blocked, but forces Mamardashvili to spread out to put the ball out for a corner. He will give nothing. Six meters for Georgia.

21:35

Kvaratskhelia and Mikautadze against the world! (0-1, 34th)

Both players manage to relieve their defense after recovering the ball by creating chances or set pieces.

21:33

Mikautadze down! (0-1, 31st)

The Georgian counterattacks continue to be dangerous. Found on the halfway line, Mikautadze managed to head towards the area. But the Spanish defense is falling back well. The Georgian international collapsed after contact with Le Normand, but Mr. Letexier said nothing.

21:31

The Spanish strikes continue! (0-1, 29th)

Luis de la Fuente’s players seem less confident and force their shots from afar. This time, it is Aymeric Laporte who tries it from thirty meters, but his pass goes over.

21:28

Pedri ! (0-1, 27e)

The Barça midfielder also tries a left-footed shot, but he lacks precision and hits the ball into the stands above the Georgian goal.

21:24

Fabian Ruiz tries to start the revolt! (0-1, 22nd)

The Spanish midfielder, excellent since the start of the Euro, once again tries his luck from the left, but the Crusaders goalkeeper is keeping an eye on things.

21:22

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This is the eighth own goal in this Euro 2024.

21:20

Georgia goal! (0-1, 18th)

The first Georgian opportunity is the right one. Kakabadze is served on the right side by Mikautadze. The full-back advances and crosses. Under pressure from Kvaratskhelia, Le Normand pushes the ball from the pool into the back of his own net.

21:18

The door ! (0-0, 16th)

At the far post, the Al-Nassr defender tries to place a victorious header, but it passes to the right of Mamardashvili’s goal. Spanish domination is still intense.

21:14

Nico Williams very prominent (0-0, 13th)

The Athletic Bilbao winger shows up on his left side. He tries to hit on goal whenever he can, but is unsuccessful each time for the moment.

Williams. Thilo Schmuelgen / REUTERS

21:11

Carvajal’s head! (0-0, 11th)

From a Williams corner, Carvajal cuts to the near post and crosses his header. Mamardashvili saves Georgia with a great save before seeing a defender put the ball out for a corner.

21:10

Georgia struggles to get the balls out (0-0, 8th)

Mikautadze’s teammates are solid defensively, but struggle, unlike the match against Portugal, to get the balls out correctly.

21:06

Spain finds spaces! (0-0, 3rd)

Pedri’s teammates manage to find him in depth. Nico Williams comes in support and crosses at the far post, but no one is on reception. On the next action, Pedri attempts the first Spanish strike of the match, but Mamardashvili calmly catches the ball.

21:02

Spain controls the ball (0-0, 1st)

The Spaniards want to control possession of the ball, the Georgians already cowering. Morata touches his first ball in the area, but the Crusaders defense reacts well.

21:00

Let’s go to Cologne!

Morata kicks off.

20:56

Both teams enter the scene!

They just come out of the hallway and stand for the Georgian and Spanish national anthems.

20:55

Spain knows how to tame Georgia

The Spaniards have won four times in the last four meetings against the Crusaders in qualifying for Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup. Georgia’s last victory against Spain dates back to 2016. A 1-0 victory in friendly, in Getafe.

20:51

Mikautadze spoke before the match

“Play like we did against Portugal, behind the back and in space. This is what we want to do. I like to score and make people score, I will try to continue my momentum to finish top scorer in the Euro.

20:46

Who will be the referee?

The French team will not be the only one to wear the tricolor colors in the round of 16 of the Euro. François Letexier has been appointed to referee the match between Spain and Georgia, the astonishing surprise nation of Willy Sagnol, which takes place on Sunday at 9 p.m. The 35-year-old referee has already set foot on the pitch twice since the start of the competition – two draws -. Extension in sight?

Euro 2024: François Letexier, appointed referee for Spain-Georgia

François Letexier.
IMAGO/Markus Ulmer / PANORAMIC

20:34

Willy Sagnol, the wizard of Georgia

A daydream. Historical firsts that follow one another. And a French wizard with a wand. Georgia coach since 2021, Willy Sagnol modestly aimed to “ give a good image of Georgian football ” at Euro 2024, the first final phase of a major international competition in this former Soviet republic of 4 million inhabitants, independent since 1991.

Euro 2024: Willy Sagnol, the wizard of Georgia

20:33

How does Lamine Yamal intend to bring Europe to its knees?

At 16, the Spanish prodigy continues his rise to the top of world football, setting new records for precocity along the way.

Euro 2024: How Lamine Yamal plans to put Europe at his feet

20:32

“99% chance that Georgia loses, but knowing Willy Sagnol, he will bet everything on this 1%”, judges Patrick Guillou

The consultant beIN SPORTS sheds light on his friend Willy Sagnol, happy coach of a Georgian team on track in the round of 16.

Euro 2024: “99% chance that Georgia will lose, but knowing Willy Sagnol, he will bet everything on this 1%”, judges Patrick Guillou

20:28

Georgia’s XI with “Kvara” and Mikautadze

Georgia: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Otar Kakabadze, Giorgi Gvelesiani, Guram Kashia (c), Luka Lochoshvili, Lasha Dvali; Giorgi Kochorashvili, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Otar Kiteishvili; Khwicha Kvaratskhelia, Georges Mikautadze.

20:26

Spain’s XI with Ruiz and Yamal

Spain: Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Alvaro Morata (c), Nico Williams

20:23

Live commentary from Spain-Georgia is here!

A little break after the results of the legislative elections, a desire to vibrate again with Mikautadze or Fabian Ruiz, you are in the right place. Welcome to the live commentary of Spain-Georgia, fourth round of 16 of this Euro 2024. We hope for a better match than the meeting between England and Slovakia.

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