In the semi-finals of Euro 2024, Spain successfully qualified for the final with a 2-1 victory over favourites France. They will face the winner between England and Netherlands in the final. France's performance disappointed fans, especially Mbappe, whose sluggish performance became the target of public criticism.
In the semi-finals of the European Championship, Spain shocked everyone with a 2-1 comeback victory over France. After the start of the competition, the Spain team showed great fighting power and teamwork. Although France dominated possession and shots on goal, Spain managed to limit France's attack with excellent defensive and counter-attacking tactics.
In the 35th minute of the game, Spain scored with a wonderful team combination, and striker Torres scored first. The goal completely ignited the atmosphere on the pitch, and France looked a little flustered. After the start of the second half, France stepped up their attack and equalised in the 60th minute through Antoine Griezmann. However, Spain counter-attacked again in the 75th minute with midfielder Alvaro Morata scoring the winner to seal a 2-1 victory.
Spain's victory not only made them their first European Championship final, but also made them the dark horses of this tournament. On the other hand, the defeat for France was undoubtedly a heavy blow, especially since they were considered the favourites to win the tournament but unexpectedly exited, which was even more unacceptable.
France's exit was a huge disappointment for fans, especially their highly-anticipated star Kylian Mbappe. In this semi-final, Mbappe's performance can be described as lackluster, with little impact on the game. As the core player of the France team, his sluggish performance not only dragged down the team, but also sparked widespread criticism from fans and the media.
Mbappe had just two shots on goal in the whole game, and both failed to hit the target. His inaction in the attacking end left France without a player who could decide the course of the game at crucial moments. Many fans took to social media to express their frustration at him, believing that he did not perform at the level he should have in such a crucial match. Some netizens commented: "Mbappe is really disappointing, as a superstar, his performance in this game did not meet expectations at all." ”
Experts have also questioned Mbappe's performance. Sports commentator Mark said: "Mbappe's performance was really not satisfactory, he appeared very anxious on the pitch, lacking calm and decisiveness. This fight is a big lesson for his career and he needs to revisit his form and mentality. ”
Spain's success in reaching the final is undoubtedly the best reward for their team's efforts. However, they still face a huge challenge in the upcoming final. Both England and Netherlands are strong opponents and Spain will need to continue their excellent form in the semi-finals to have any chance of winning the title.
Spain head coach Enrique said: "We are very happy to be in the final, but this is only the beginning and the real challenge is yet to come. No matter who the opponent is, we will give it our all and fight for the championship. At the same time, fans are full of expectations for the Spain team, with some saying: "Spain have a great chance to win the championship this time, and their team spirit and tactical execution are very strong." ”
Despite Spain's excellent performance, France's defeat caused a lot of controversy. Some netizens pointed out: "The France team lost too unjustly this time, they did not lose to Spain in terms of strength, but the luck of this game was too bad." Another said: "France needs to do a deep reflection, they have problems with their mentality and strategy in the game. ”
Overall, this semi-final gave us a lot to think about and discuss. Spain's victory gave them a chance to compete for the European Championship, while France needed to face the pain and reflection of the defeat. Regardless, this game is a classic battle that deserves to be savored.
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