A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash between the two most successful European Championship nations.
Mikel Merino scored a dramatic header in extra time to send Spain through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after they beat hosts Germany .
Dani Carvajal was shown a second yellow card in the final seconds of the match and La Roja will now face either France or Portugal in the semi-finals. Fabian Ruiz blasted a shot over the crossbar as Spain threatened on the break but, following a cautious start, Germany had their first real chance when Havertz's header was saved by Unai Simon.
— RTÉ Sport July 5, 2024 Their quick start was rewarded in the 51st minute when Yamal hit another great low pass from the right into an unmarked Olmo, who tucked the ball into the bottom corner with a first-time effort to fire Spain ahead. However, Germany's persistence paid off when Wirtz smashed a low effort into the bottom corner in the 89th minute to level the match.
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