Spain, who defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time, advanced to the semi-finals in EURO 2024.

The quarter-final matches of the 2024 European Football Championship started with the match between Spain and Germany. The decisive side in the match played at the Stuttgart Arena was determined in extra time. Spain defeated Germany 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals.

OPENING GOAL BY OLMO

The first half of the match, which was described as an "early final," ended in a 0-0 draw. In the 51st minute of the match, Daniel Olmo, who met the ball inside the penalty area with a pass from Lamine Yamal, sent the ball into the net with a well-timed shot, giving his team a 1-0 lead.

WIRTZ TAKES THE MATCH TO EXTRA TIME

After this goal, Germany, who was looking for an equalizer, found the goal they were looking for in the 89th minute. Florian Wirtz's goal in the 89th minute brought the score to 1-1, taking the match to extra time.

WINNING GOAL BY MERINO

No goals were scored in the first half of extra time, but the goal that broke the tie came in the 119th minute. With Mikel Merino's goal, Spain regained the lead, managed to protect the score in the remaining short time, and won the match 2-1, advancing to the semi-finals.

HOST BIDS FAREWELL

Germany, the host of the 2024 European Football Championship, bid farewell to the tournament by losing to Spain in the quarter-finals. Germany, who was in Group A and defeated Scotland and Hungary and drew with Switzerland, finishing at the top with 7 points. In the Round of 16, the host of the tournament also defeated Denmark 2-0, but lost to Spain 2-1 in extra time in the quarter-finals, ending their EURO 2024 journey.

OPPONENT: PORTUGAL OR FRANCE

Spain, who defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time in the quarter-finals and secured their place in the semi-finals, will face the winner of the Portugal-France match in this round. The match that will determine the other semi-finalist will be played tonight at 22:00 CET.