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Spain v Germany LIVE: Latest score and goal updates from Euro 2024 quarter-final

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The Euro 2024 quarter-finals kick off today with a highly-anticipated clash between two of the hottest teams at the tournament so far as Germany host Spain in Stuttgart.

The tournament hosts got their campaign going with a blistering 5-1 win over Scotland before impressing over the next two group games and fortuitously seeing off Denmark in the round of 16. Jamal Musiala has been electric and Toni Kroos is in fine form for his final competition before retirement.

Also in Germany’s favour is the fact they have won a knockout match in a major international competition for the first time since 2016 which is a clear sign that they mean business.

However, Spain have perhaps been the most complete side of the Euros so far having won all four of their games, netting nine goals in the process. They only goal they have conceded came in the last-16 win over Georgia where they bounced back from going behind to triumph 4-1.

Follow all the action from Spain v Germany with our live blog below:

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Spain 0-0 Germany

30 mins: Leroy Sane tracks back to help put Joshua Kimmich as Nico Williams drives and dribbles towards the German defence. The Spanish winger flicks the ball into the penalty area but can’t pick out the arriving Lamine Yamal.

Germany look to pass out but David Raum comes under pressure and gives away a free kick on their left wing.

The set piece comes into the area and sees Toni Kroos win the defensive header. The ball drops to Dani Olmo who flicks it up for a volley but Ilkay Gundogan gets in between him and the ball and gets fouled as Olmo kicks the ankle of the German midfielder.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:29

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27 mins: Germany win a free kick over on the right wing which is swung into the middle by Toni Kroos. Jonathan Tah gets his head to the ball and nods it down but the second phase sees Spain guard it as the ball bobbles through to the goalkeeper.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:26

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24 mins: Well then. With Germany controlling possession, Spain look to advance further up the pitch when they turn over the ball. Aymeric Laporte brings it down the inside left channel and is left alone.

He has a sight of goal and decides to shoot, nailing a left-footed effort at Manuel Neuer who comfortably keeps it out.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:24

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That’s the first real chance of the game. Ilkay Gundogan slots a nicely threaded pass out to Joshua Kimmich on the right wing. The defender lifts a cross into the middle where Kai Havertz leaps highest and powers a header at goal.

Unai Simon spies it early and clings onto the ball.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:21

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18 mins: Jamal Musiala and David Raum work the ball superbly between themselves over on Germany’s left wing. Raum makes an underlapping run to get into the box and pulls the ball back but can’t pick out a teammate.

Spain then burst forward on their right wing, Yamal carrying the ball at his feet. He sends a pass inside where Fabian Ruiz arrives, controls the ball and fizzes a shot over the top.

The game is opening up now.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:17

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15 mins: Out comes the yellow card. Dani Olmo drives up the pitch as Spain work the ball quickly. Antonio Rudiger is forced to cover and sticks out a leg bringing the substitute down just outside the penalty area.

Rudiger collects the first yellow card of the match and will miss the semi-final if Germany get there. Lamine Yamal takes the set piece and drills it underneath the wall where the ball bounces wide of the nearest post.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:15

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12 mins: Germany’s first real foray up the pitch sees Kai Havertz fed the ball. He releases it out to the left where David Raum takes over and sends a half cross/half shot into the arms of Unai Simon.

More intent being shown from the hosts now.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:12

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9 mins: Dani Olmo replaces Pedri for Spain in what is a forced early substitution for Luis de la Fuente. The Spaniards will need to adapt and keep their composure.

There’s a long way to go in this game.

Germany look to play out and beat the high Spanish press but the ball rolls over to Marc Cucurella who drills it back down the line hoping to feed Nico Williams.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:09

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6 mins: Pedri is down again and remains on the deck this time needing a bit of treatment on his ankle. The midfielder has tackle a couple o f heavy knocks already and Dani Olmo is stripped and ready to come on for Spain.

Pedri hobbles to his feet but looks distraught as he limps off the pitch.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:07

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3 mins: Pedri is fed the ball and lets it run through his own legs as he smartly tries to get around Toni Kroos. The German midfielder clatters into him and takes out the midfielder.

It’s a crunching tackle but the referee keeps the cards in his pocket. Spain have a free kick in the middle of the pitch as both managers throw their arms in the air over the decision.

This one is testy already.

Mike Jones5 July 2024 17:05

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