As the flames of the European Championship burn into the semi-finals, the dialogue between Spain and France is about to take place. The handshake between the two powerhouses in regulation time in the last game was a sign of how fierce and difficult the match could be. Now, when Spain eliminated Germany, fans in that land may be hesitant to switch to the arms of France. However, the historical entanglement between France and Germany haunts like a shadow, leaving German fans in a deep conflict. The balance in everyone's heart, perhaps only they can find the balance.
In the long course of history, the confrontation between the Spanish team and the French team is like a magnificent epic, and the Spanish team has a slight advantage with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the most recent meeting, France took a brief lead with a 2-1 victory, but that was only a wave in the long river of history, and the reference value may not be as significant as we thought.
Spain, a team known for their passing powerhouse, have won four in a row on the European Championship stage. Although they failed to win their last game against Germany, their 10 goals and conceded just two goals undoubtedly showed their attacking and defensive strength. However, Spain are now facing the suspension of two major defenders, and the absence of Carvajal and Normand has undoubtedly brought a lot of challenges to the team's defence. To cope with this dilemma, Spain are likely to field 38-year-old veteran Keylor Navas, who will take on the burden of defending Mbappe. This will undoubtedly be a huge test for Navas, but the good thing is that he has a lot of experience and a calm mentality.
The Spanish team, the glory of the three-time European Championship champions, under the leadership of De la Fuente, showed strong cohesion and fighting power. They have won seven of their eight matches in the European qualifiers and have won four and drawn one in the main draw of the European Championship. The French team, although it has the honor of being ranked second in the world and the whole team is worth 1.23 billion euros, has only achieved two wins and three draws in five games. Their defensive prowess is great, but their lack of energy on the offensive end is a cause for concern. In particular, the failure of France to score against two strong teams, Portugal and the Netherlands, undoubtedly exposed their shortcomings in attack.
However, in this semi-final, we still can't ignore the shining stars in the French team. Despite their conservative and dull style of play, the matchup between Mbappe and Yamal is still worth looking forward to. The collision of these two top players may bring us a visual feast.
In this fierce matchup, we may be able to predict a close match. Spain's solid defence and France's tenacity will be a gripping picture. In the end, the moment the referee blew the final whistle, the score might be fixed at 1-1, making this game an unforgettable classic.