12 p.m.! The semi-finals of the European Championship are chaotic, the second in the world is eliminated, Spain is out, and Switzerland is killed

On July 6, 2024, in the upcoming European Championship, those teams that are considered the favorites to win the championship, such as Spain, France, and England, are facing the fate of going home one after another? Don't be too surprised when you see this scuffle, after all, nothing is impossible in football.

Then when it comes to the pair of Spain and Germany, this game is not a final, these two teams have brought out their best performances, but God does not fulfill people's wishes, the two top two meet, and one side will always go home in tears. It's like two top chefs competing in the kitchen, one is good at paella and the other is good at German sausages, it seems to be evenly divided, but the devil is in the details, the Spanish team's rushing wing attack and the German team's midfield iron control, whoever can have the upper hand will have the last laugh in this food battle. However, with Germany as the hosts, this "home wind" may be the last weight, allowing them to win by a single goal in regulation time, leaving Spain with the possibility of dragging it into extra time or penalties.

Looking at Germany's "host" advantage, there is no precedent in history, and there is always a mysterious power in the host country that allows them to go further in the tournament. This advantage is not as simple as cheering at home, but more of a psychological "we are the masters" confidence, so that they can be more calm at critical moments, especially in the decision to take penalties and cancel the opponent's goal, often seize opportunities. So, don't underestimate this "home field advantage", in the world of football, this can really be regarded as half a superpower.

In this suspenseful European Cup, the French team no longer seems to be the hegemon of the past, the state is shaky, think that back then, midfielders Pogba and Matuidi were like commanders on the field, in control, and now their retirement has made the midfield seem to be scattered. Looking at Griezmann again, his state is also worrying, his speed has slowed down significantly, and his movements are much more rusty, and he is no longer the little fox who can tear apart the opponent's defense. On the other side, the Portuguese team is full of morale, with top players like seat B and the encouragement of veterans like Ronaldo, full of combat effectiveness. In this game, if France still plays that kind of high-flying old-school football, it will really be a big gift to Portugal. What should France do at this moment? Let's see if we can learn a little from Portugal and don't always try to use outdated tactics to deal with the ever-changing football field.

Then talking about the matchup between England and Switzerland, Southgate was expecting to use solid tactics to stabilize his position, but was caught off guard by Switzerland's underrated opponent. The Swiss team has shown itself to be a dark horse in this European Championship with a spirit of not admitting defeat and is expected to challenge for the semi-finals. What about the England team? The prolonged period of tactical confusion and the faltering mentality of the players has raised doubts about Gareth Southgate's ability to sit firmly in the managerial position. What England need now is not just words, but real change. The Swiss team is like a potential stock, slowly accumulating strength, and once it breaks out, it cannot be underestimated. If England were still immersed in the dream of "football coming home", they might wake up to a nightmare.

With England facing such a dilemma, Southgate should really think about it, he needs to adjust his tactics and more importantly boost the morale of his players. Switzerland, on the other hand, have a strategy and mentality that England lack. On the pitch, the Swiss team not only showed excellent technique and tactics, but more importantly they showed their belief in invincibility. This spirit is something that the England team urgently needs to learn. If England can't find a solution in time, then Southgate's coaching career could be coming to an end after this game. Switzerland, on the other hand, may be writing its own legend.

Switzerland's performance can be described as blowing the limits of traditional predictions, becoming the most jaw-dropping dark horse of this European Championship. Why is it called a dark horse? Because they not only broke through expectations, but also staged a good show of "small country counterattacking big dream" on the court. Southgate's England should have easily toppled this "Alpine hill", but Switzerland was as impregnable as the solid Alps. In front of England, which is tactically chaotic and demoralized, the Swiss team is like holding a sharp Swiss Army knife, cutting through the opponent's defense with a knife, turning England's "football home" road into a "football wandering". This is football, unpredictable, and Switzerland has earned the respect of all over Europe for its incredible resilience and tactical discipline.

When it comes to the key midfield configuration, this European Championship is undoubtedly the world of midfield. Spain's wide storm and Germany's mechanized possession of the midfield all show the importance of midfield to the whole team. Take Spain and Germany, for example, in the "final before the final", where both sides are midfield masters, and every pass feels like a big game. Spain's traditional possession and Germany's quick transition are like watching an elegant dance where you go back and forth. However, the biggest attraction of this game is the obscure midfielders, who use their precise passes and key interceptions to determine the rhythm and ultimate fate of the game.

And in this star-studded European extravaganza, there is one character that always stands out – and that is the core players of each team. Whether it's Germany's Ilkay Gundogan or Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, they're all tasked with leading their teams to victory. Cristiano Ronaldo, in particular, is not only a scoring machine on the pitch, but also the spiritual pillar of the Portuguese team. In the face of a formidable opponent like France, Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark composure and big-picture vision became the key to Portugal's counter-attack. Whenever the game is deadlocked, Ronaldo can always use his incredible decisive moment to ignite the fighting spirit of the whole team.