TRIBUNNEWS.COM – The latest list of teams that have qualified for the Euro 2024 Top 8 as of today, Monday (1/7/2024) morning WIB. England and Spain follow in Germany’s footsteps to advance to the quarter-finals.
Spain and England are certain to maintain their hopes of winning Euro 2024 after defeating their opponents in the last 16.
Spain, powerfully crushed Georgia at the RheinEnergieStadion, Germany with a score of 4-1.
Spain’s goals were scored by Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. Georgia’s goal came from an own goal by Robin Le Normand.
(From left) Spain defender #03 Robin Le Normand, Spain forward #19 Lamine Yamal, Spain midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz, Spain defender #24 Marc Cucurella, Spain defender #14 Aymeric Laporte, Spain defender #02 Dani Carvajal, Spain forward #07 Alvaro Morata, Spain midfielder #17 Nico Williams and Spain goalkeeper #23 Unai Simon and Spain midfielder #20 Pedri pose ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Spain and Italy at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 20, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (AFP/OZAN KOSE)
With this result, Spain advances to the quarter-finals and will face Germany. Meanwhile, Georgia can already book a plane ticket to return home.
Meanwhile, England’s squad coached by Gareth Southgate had to struggle to advance to the last 16 by passing Slovakia.
Presented at the Veltins-Arena, Slovakia first tore the Three Lions’ goal. They took the lead through Ivan Schranz in the 25th minute.
The England national team was able to turn the score around to 2-1 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s acrobatic goal and Harry Kane’s goal.
Thanks to this victory, The Three Lions have secured their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. They will face Switzerland in the last eight.
Meanwhile, the two matches in the spotlight are the meetings between France and Belgium and Portugal and Slovenia.
It is in the spotlight because the winners of these two matches will clash in the quarter-finals.
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On paper, Cristiano Ronaldo et al are more favored to advance to the last 8 of Euro 2024. However, as a note, Selecao das Quinas must not underestimate the opposing team.
France has a tougher game. Didier Deschamps’ squad must clash with Belgium.
In terms of player depth, both Les Bleus and The Red Devils have a balanced strength map.
