Frank Christian
The upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinal will see hosts Germany taking on the in-form Spain as they battle for a spot in the semifinals.
Spain had a remarkable performance in the group stage, securing three wins without conceding a single goal. Their victories over Croatia, Italy, and Albania made them only the second team to achieve this feat in the history of the tournament, following Italy’s success in Euro 2020.
In the Round of 16, Spain faced their first setback as an own goal by Robin Le Normand broke their clean sheet record, but they managed to bounce back and clinch a 4-1 win against Georgia, setting up an exciting showdown with Germany.
Germany, on the other hand, had a strong campaign leading up to the quarterfinals. Despite initial uncertainties following poor performances in friendlies, Julian Nagelsmann’s team found their form at the right time, securing wins against Scotland and Hungary and topping Group A with a late equalizer against Switzerland. They faced a tough challenge in the Round of 16 against Denmark but emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
Head-to-Head Record between Spain and Germany
| Spain wins | Draws | Germany wins |
| 8 | 9 | 9 |
Spain has remained unbeaten in their last four encounters with Germany. In their recent matches in the Nations League, Spain secured a dominant 6-0 victory, with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick.
Their past encounters have mostly ended in draws, with the latest meeting occurring during the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, ending in a 1-1 draw with goals from Alvaro Morata and Niclas Fullkrug.
Spain vs. Germany in Major Tournaments
The two teams have faced each other in various major tournaments. Spain emerged victorious in the 2010 World Cup semi-final, Euro 2008 final, and Euro 84 group stage, while Germany claimed wins in the 1966 and 1982 World Cup group stages, as well as Euro 76 and Euro 88.
The biggest win margin was Spain’s 6-0 triumph in the Nations League, with Morata and Torres playing pivotal roles along with other goal scorers Rodri and Mikel Oyarzabal.
