During the last month, fans saw the battle of 24 of the strongest European teams, and the decisive match of the competition was the European classic – Spain vs. England.
Spain is the brightest team of the tournament with a great performance from the first round to the final. Coach Luis de la Fuenta takes every opponent out of the way with a formidable squad that includes the likes of Rodry and Morata and the likes of Lamin Yamal and Nico Williams. The “Red Fury” wants to continue its march and become the first team to win 4 times in Euro history. So far, the Spaniards have been recognized as unrivaled on the old continent 3 times (1964, 2008, 2012). Another championship will make Spain a record holder.
England, unlike Spain, have never won a European Championship in their history. The best result of the English at the tournament was recorded in 2021, when the Southgate students became finalists of the tournament and lost to Italy in the decisive match only in a penalty shootout (1:1, 2:3 – penalty). Harry Kane’s England can take a place in history today.
How did the teams reach the finals?
The Spanish played until the final against more famous teams than the English. De la Fuente’s men knocked Croatia out of the group, while defending champions Italy beat them. In the playoffs, Georgia knocked out hosts Germany and France, which was considered the main favorite for the championship.
England have won only 3 of their last 6 matches at full time and the remaining 3 matches have been drawn. Gareth Southgate’s side beat Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands in the play-offs to reach the final.
Spain’s results up to the final:
Type 1. Spain – Croatia 3:0
2nd round. Spain – Italy 1:0
3rd round. Spain – Albania 1:0
1/8 finals. Spain – Georgia 4:1
1/4 finals. Spain – Germany 2:1
1/2 finals. Spain – France 2:1.
England results for the final:
Type 1. England – Serbia 1:0
2nd round. England – Denmark 1:1
3rd round. England – Slovenia 0:0
1/8 finals. England – Slovakia 2:1
1/4 finals. England – Switzerland 1:1 (pen – 5:3)
1/2 finals. England – Netherlands 2:1
Transfer prices: England more expensive than Spain
According to the Transfermarkt portal, the England national team is more expensive than Spain in total transfer value. England’s total transfer fee is 1.52 billion euros, while the Spanish national team is valued at 965 million euros.
Spain’s 3 most valuable players:
1. Rodri – 120 million euros
2. Lamin Yamal – 90 million euros
3. Nico Williams – 60 million euros.
England’s 3 most valuable players:
1. Jude Bellingham – 180 million euros
2. Phil Foden – €150 million
3. Bukayo Saka – 140 million euros.
Estimated content
Spain: Simon; Carvajal, le Norman, Lyaport, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Morata, Williams
England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Gehey; Saka, Mainu, Rice, Shaw; Bellingham, Foden; Buzzard
Notification. Euro 2024. Final
July 14 (Saturday)
Spain – England
Start of the match: 23:59
Stadium: Berlin, “Olympiastadium”.
TV broadcast: ZorTV.
