Germany take on fellow title contenders Spain in their mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday, hoping to end a winless run at tournaments against them that stretches back to 1988.
The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years with home fans desperate for their first title in a decade but their match against the Spaniards is also seen as a premature final between two of the hottest teams in the competition.
With Fabian Ruiz directing their game, often called"possession with a purpose", there is a constant drive forward instead of merely holding onto the ball. The Germans, who have also won the tournament three times, had to dig deep to top their group with a stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland before their 2-0 knockout stage win over Denmark.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has a tough decision to make for the left back position, with attack-minded David Raum and Maximilian Mittelstaedt having occupied it in recent games."We should not be hiding against Spain," said captain Ilkay Gundogan."As a team we can more than keep up with them. We also have extreme qualities.The Germans are also up against a 36-year winless run at tournaments against Spain with their last victory dating back to Euro 1988.
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