The EURO 2024 quarter-finals took place this week, with eight teams battling it out for a spot in the next round. Here's a summary of the action-packed games:
Spain vs Germany
In the first quarter-final match, Spain took on Germany in Stuttgart. La Roja continued their impressive form, winning 1-0 thanks to a stunning strike from Lamine Yamal. Spain's midfield maestro Rodri controlled the tempo of the game, while Yamal's pace and skill caused problems for the German defense all night.
Portugal vs France
The highly anticipated clash between Portugal and France ended in a 1-0 win for Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, his penalty enough to send France through to the next round. Despite the loss, Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo Costa had a stellar game, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the contest.
England vs Switzerland
England faced Switzerland in Düsseldorf, with the Three Lions emerging victorious thanks to a 2-1 win. Harry Kane opened the scoring with a trademark header, before Switzerland equalized through a stunning strike. However, England's young attacking midfielder Cole Palmer popped up with the winner, his first goal for the national team.
Netherlands vs Türkiye
In the final quarter-final match, the Netherlands took on Türkiye in Berlin. The Oranje ran out 3-0 winners, with Memphis Depay scoring a brace and Cody Gakpo adding a third. The Netherlands' attack-minded right-back Jeremie Frimpong was a constant thorn in Türkiye's side, providing two assists and causing problems all game.
The quarter-final round saw some thrilling matches, with Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands advancing to the next round. The competition heats up in the semi-finals, with some mouth-watering clashes in store. Stay tuned for more EURO 2024 action!
Source: Sky Sport