📰 Match Preview

• Kick-off: 21:00 CET (20:00 BST)

• Venue: Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart

• Referee: Michael Oliver (England) 

Spain enters the semi-final with momentum, having edged past the Netherlands in a thrilling quarter-final decided by penalties after a 5-5 aggregate draw . France also advanced via penalties, overcoming a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Croatia to level the tie and win the shootout 

🇪🇸 Spain Team News

Manager Luis de la Fuente faces selection challenges due to injuries to key players like Dani Carvajal, Rodri, and Ferran Torres . Despite these setbacks, Spain boasts a blend of youth and experience

• Lamine Yamal: The 17-year-old sensation continues to impress, having scored a remarkable goal against France in Euro 2024 .

• Nico Williams: Known for his pace and creativity, Williams was named Player of the Match in the Euro 2024 final against England 

• Álvaro Morata: The captain brings leadership and a knack for crucial goals, including an assist in the previous semi-final against France .

Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino; Lamine Yamal, Álvaro Morata, Nico Williams

🇫🇷 France Team News

Coach Didier Deschamps is contending with defensive absences, including Jules Koundé and Dayot Upamecano . The attack remains potent, led by

• Kylian Mbappé: The captain is nearing France’s all-time scoring record and was instrumental in the comeback against Croatia 

• Michael Olise: After a stellar season with Bayern Munich, Olise is expected to start, offering creativity and goal-scoring threat 

Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Mike Maignan; Benjamin Pavard, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernandez, Lucas Digne; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, Désiré Doué; Michael Olise, Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbappé

🔍 Head-to-Head

• Total Meetings: 37

• Spain Wins: 17

• France Wins: 13

• Draws: 7 

In recent encounters, Spain has had the upper hand, including the Euro 2024 semi-final victory .