At 00:00 on July 6, Beijing time, the 1/4 finals of the European Championship will usher in a key matchup, and the host German team will host the Spanish team. Here's the pre-match analysis for this match:
Team Germany:
Strong: Germany is ranked 16th in the world and is worth 830 million euros. They performed well in the group stage, beating Scotland 5-1, Hungary 2-0, Switzerland 1-1 and Denmark 2-0 in the quarter-finals. Germany are full of attacking firepower, scoring 10 goals, the most goals scored by any team in the European Championship so far.
A full line-up: Germany has a number of quality stars, such as 21-year-old Musiala, who has scored three goals and is joint top scorer in this European Cup. In addition, Phil Krueger and Kai Havertz also contributed two goals each. Led by Kroos and Gundogan, the German team is very efficient in the transition between attack and defense.
Home advantage: As hosts, the German team will be playing at home, which will undoubtedly give them a lot of support and motivation.
Team Spain:
Good form: Spain are the only team to win all three of their group games at this tournament, scoring nine goals and conceding just one in the group stage. In the 1/8 finals, the Spanish team defeated Georgia, which advanced to the knockout round for the first time, 4:1 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.
Tactical agility: The Spanish team is very flexible in tactics, they are good at possession and passing, and tear apart the opposition defence through precise passing and tacit coordination. At the same time, Spain's defence has been excellent, conceding just one goal in the group stage, making them one of the best defensive teams in this tournament.
Historical record: Spain and Germany have played each other 26 times in history, with Spain having a slight advantage with 10 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses. However, in the most recent meeting, Germany thrashed Spain 6-0 in the 2020 UEFA Nations League.
Match Prediction:
Unpredictable outcome: This game is a close contest with equal strength and unpredictable results. Germany have home advantage and strong attacking firepower, while Spain are in good form and tactically flexible.
Goal shootout: Considering the attacking strength of both sides, this match is likely to be a goal shootout. Germany's Musiala, Phil Kruger, Kai Havertz and others all have strong scoring ability, while Spain's Yamal, Alvaro Morata and Nico Williams are not to be underestimated.
Key Factors: The key elements of the game may lie in the defense and midfield control of both sides. Germany will need to limit Spain's attack on the defensive end while playing to their attacking strengths. Spain, on the other hand, will need to control the ball in midfield and create chances through passing and link-ups.
Overall, it will be a very good match, with both sides having a chance to advance to the semi-finals. Let's wait and see what this game will come to be.