Spain vs France: A Heavyweight Battle in the Euro 2024 Semi-Final
Spain and France will meet in the first semi-final of Euro 2024 in a heavyweight clash.
The two sides have met five times in major tournaments, with France winning three of those encounters.
Spain will be looking to avenge their defeat to France in the final of Euro 1984, while France will be aiming to extend their winning streak against Spain in major tournaments.
Both teams have been in impressive form at Euro 2024, with Spain winning all three of their group matches and France winning four of their five matches. Spain's only defeat came against Italy in the semi-finals of Euro 2020, while France's only defeat came against Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
The winner of the semi-final between Spain and France will face either England or Italy in the final in Berlin on Sunday. Spain and France have met three times in knockout stages of major tournaments, with Spain winning twice and France winning once.
The first meeting between the two sides in a knockout stage of a major tournament came at the 1984 European Championship, with France winning 2-0 in the final. The second meeting came at the 2000 European Championship, with Spain winning 1-0 in the quarter-finals. The third meeting came at the 2012 European Championship, with Spain winning 2-0 in the quarter-finals.
The winner of the semi-final between Spain and France will be the favorite to win Euro 2024. Spain is the reigning world champion, while France is the reigning European champion. Both teams have a wealth of experience and quality, and they will be confident of winning the tournament.
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