Live – Spain-France: First big alarm for France’s goal

The German audience did not digest the German team’s heavy defeat and whistled as soon as Cucurella touched the ball. The Spanish full-back handballed in the penalty area, but was not recognized by the referee.

Mbappe was hit in the nose against Austria and was not wearing a mask at the start of the game. The Blues captain was embarrassed in the last game.

As expected, the Spaniard controlled the ball from the start and was forced to defend against the Blues in the final 25 meters.

The players took their positions in the boiling stadium. The Spanish supporters seemed to be slightly more numerous than the French supporters.

The players entered the stadium in a warm atmosphere for the pre-match ceremony. Please note that the Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will be the referee for this semi-final. It’s time for the national anthem.

Spain: Simon Navas, Fernandez, Laporte, Cucurella-Rodri, Ruiz Yamar, Olmo, Williams-Morata (captain).

France: Maignan Condé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez-Kante, Chuuameni, Rabiot Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe (captain).

Less than 20 minutes before kickoff, the two teams returned to the locker room. The grass was watered a lot and the stands were almost full.

Relive the last five international matches between France and Spain in images, from the 1984 European Championship triumph to the 2021 Nations League final.

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The Blues have won just one of their last seven games without Griezmann, a friendly against Chile last March (3-2).

Despite a small goal and a frankly disappointing performance in this game, the Blues captain still scares opponents. The former Paris Saint-Germain player will have a special game tonight and will play for Real Madrid from next season.

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Since the start of this European Championship, the French goalkeeper has a save rate of 94%, which is very efficient. Unheard of since Iker Casillas in 2012 (also 94%) (Opta). Knowing that La Roja won the competition that year, is this a good sign for the Blues?

The 55-year-old France manager has shown no signs of tiring since taking over in 2012. Never satisfied.

An article can be read here: How Didier Deschamps can eliminate any wear and tear in the Blues

After Maignan and the other goalkeepers, Mbappe led the rest of the French team to warm up on the pitch. All this was applauded by the 7,000 supporters in the stands.

Maignan was the first player to come on and start warming up. Other players would follow in the next few minutes.

The much-anticipated semi-final will take place in stunning surroundings, with some considering it an early final. Spain and France will face off on the turf of Bayern Munich’s usual home ground, the Allianz Arena. There will be 75,000 spectators in the stands of the Bayern Stadium.

The 30-year-old defender has been excelling in midfield for La Roja as he prepares to face his home country on a unique return trip.

An article can be read here: ‘He’s one of the best players in the world in this position’: Aymeric Laporte, the most French Spaniard

Camavinga and Mbappe showed focus and determination when they arrived at the Allianz Stadium.

Tonight, the Spanish winger became the youngest player in history to play in a World Cup or European Championship semi-final at the age of 16 years and 362 days. (Oputa)

Spain is the best offensive team in the tournament with 11 goals (tied with Germany), while France is the best defensive team in the tournament with only 1 goal conceded. The semi-finals promise to be a great show.