Prior to their quarterfinal match at the European Championship, which takes place in Stuttgart on Friday, Spain and their hosts, Germany, are set to play.
Both teams share a similar history of winning the prized trophy three times apiece at the European Championship.
However, recent history favors Spain, who won the title twice in 2008 and 2012; Germany’s last victory was in 1996.
Germany’s top winger, Leroy Sané, is excited to play two of Spain’s most important players in this year’s championship.
In the last several weeks, Nico Williams (age 21) and Lamine Yamal (age 16) have been dominating the competition.
“At their age, they are both extremely skilled players and adept dribblers. It’s really amazing that Sané can play football at the age of sixteen, he says.
“Watching players like that is entertaining because I play a similar position in football and, yes, I’m excited for the duel.”
The only team in the competition with three victories and no goals conceded to advance to the knockout stages is Spain.
They advanced to the final eight by winning a thrilling 4-1 over Georgia, where Williams and Yamal both scored goals.
“I hope the two players keep playing at this level because they are both performing at a very high level. The Spanish striker Mikel Oyarzábal says, “They’re making a difference for us and that’s positive for the team.”
“It is becoming increasingly challenging to locate players with their caliber. Their youth, fearlessness, and willingness to sacrifice for the team, regardless of the opponent, will help them achieve success.”
However, Oyarzabal is certain that Germany, with their exceptional players developing as a team, should not be taken lightly.
On Friday, July 5, the game in Stuttgart begins at 18 o’clock Central African Time.