The Spanish team is considered one of the favorites to win the title, after being the only one to win all three matches in the group stage and display a great game. But, after its victory against Portugal, Georgia is one of the revelations of the tournament, which it is playing for the first time.
The match of round of 16 of the Euro 2024 in between Spain y Georgia starts this Sunday at 21:00 h (local time in both Germany and mainland Spain).
This is what you should know about the match:
— Spain was the only team to finish the group stage with a perfect record of three wins and his 1-0 victory over defending champions Italyunderlined his credentials to win the European title for the first time since 2012.
— Spain had no trouble beating Georgia twice in last year’s qualifying round. A thrashed 7-1 saw Lamine Yamal set a record like youngest player to score in a Eurocup qualifying matchjust two months after turning 16.
— Georgia’s rapid improvement under coach Willy Sagnol was evident in the 2-0 victory over Portugal that ensured their qualification for eighths. His low lock and its quick counterattacks They were similar to those in Albania, which caused Spain a lot of problems when they won 1-0 on Monday.
— The winner will play against Germany in the quarter finals in Stuttgart on July 5.
– The physical condition could be crucial. Spain has not played since Monday and was able to change 10 players from its lineup against Albania. Georgia, on the other hand, was pushed to the limit against Portugal on Wednesday and will play again four days later.
— The Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, has his full template available, with midfielder Rodri back after a one-match suspension. Three defenders, including right back Dani Carvajal, would miss a potential quarter-final if they are booked against Georgia.
— Georgia arrives at the appointment with full confidence because “we have absolutely nothing to lose,” Sagnol said on Saturday, adding: “For me, we already won (Euro) 2024.”
—The Georgia midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili it is suspended after a yellow card against Portugal. Captain and defender Guram Kashia is one of four players who are one yellow card away from being suspended.
— The Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze was the top scorer surprise of any team in the group stage of Euro 2024 with three goals, including a penalty against Portugal. None of Spain’s players have scored more than once.
— “I think the problem in the world of football is that the last 15 years have been like ping-pong between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And seeing young players reach this level is absolutely fantastic for the sport.” This is how the Georgia coach, Willy Sagnol, praised the Spanish wingers Lamine Yamal16 years old, already Nico Williams21 years old.
— “Today we could see that it is possible to play with all teams and it is possible to win. It doesn’t matter who your rival is because there is no easy team in the Euro Cup.” These are the words of the Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskheliaasked about Spain after beating Portugal.
England faces Slovakia in the round of 16
The first match of the round of 16 this Sunday faces from 6:00 p.m. another great favorite of the tournament, Englandcontra Slovakia. The English team is confident that Harry Kane will once again show the best version of himself in the knockout phase of the Euro Cup, as England’s all-time leading scorer has a habit of saving his best for the later stages. Kane has in his personal record with six goals in his last six qualifying games in the Euro Cup and the World Cup.
