Spain vs England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin

The highly anticipated EURO 2024 final is set to take place at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin, with football giants Spain and England clashing for the prestigious title. This thrilling conclusion to a month-long festival of football has fans on the edge of their seats.

Spain: The Favourites

Spain enters the final as favourites, a status well-deserved after their impressive performance throughout the tournament. La Roja’s remarkable journey saw them come from behind to defeat France in the semi-final.

Spain boasts an enviable record, having won four of their five major finals. A victory in Berlin would not only secure their fourth European Championship title, but also make them the most successful nation in the competition’s history, surpassing Germany.

Under the expert guidance of Luis de la Fuente, who previously led Spain’s U19 and U23 teams to European glory, Spain has crafted an eight-match winning streak. They are on the brink of repeating their 2012 success, where a nine-match winning run culminated in lifting the European Championship trophy.

England: The Underdogs with Heart

England’s path to the final has been far from straightforward, but the Three Lions faithful have reason to believe in Gareth Southgate. Southgate made history by becoming the first manager to lead England to two major finals.

Their semi-final victory against the Netherlands, achieved through a dramatic last-gasp winner from substitutes, has boosted their confidence. Notably, this win marked the first time England eliminated a higher-ranked nation from a major tournament since their EURO 1996 quarter-final triumph over Spain.

England holds a perfect head-to-head record against Spain at the Euros (W4), offering hope for avenging their 2020 final defeat to Italy. To overcome the skillful Spaniards, Southgate’s men will need to be at their best.

However, England’s resilience has been evident, as they are the only team in EUROs history to reach the final after trailing in both the quarter-final and semi-final.

Key Players to Watch

Lamine Yamal

The teenage sensation made history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in both the EUROs and the World Cup. His crucial equaliser for Spain in the semi-final showcases his talent. Yamal, who turns 17 tomorrow, has been instrumental in La Roja’s knockout matches, contributing to a goal in each game (G1, A2).

Harry Kane

England’s captain, Harry Kane, may not have been at his best in EURO 2024, but his penalty conversion against the Netherlands made him the all-time top scorer in the knockout stages of the EUROs (six goals).

Hot Stat

Both Spain and England have yet to concede more than a single goal in any game during EURO 2024, underscoring their defensive prowess.

As the football world turns its eyes to Berlin, the EURO 2024 final between Spain and England promises to be a memorable showdown. Will Spain cement their legacy as the most successful nation in Euros history, or will England finally claim their first European Championship title? The Olympiastadion is set for a historic clash that fans won’t want to miss.