Spain, Germany meet in Euro2024 quarterfinals, potential record on line

2024-07-04

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STUTTGART, GERMANY —Spain plays host nation Germany on Friday in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in an eagerly-anticipated matchup between two of the best performing sides at the soccer tournament.

There is also a potential record on the line as Spain and Germany have each won three European Championships, better than any other nation. Two of the most exciting talents will be on show in Spain teenager Lamine Yamal and 21-year-old Germany forward Jamal Musiala. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT) in Stuttgart.

Here's what to know about the match:

Match facts

Team news

By the numbers

What they're saying

"I am not at all nostalgic and I don't feel like this will be my last-ever match." - Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, who will be retiring after the tournament

"We're aiming for the trophy and even though it's been a pleasure playing with Toni Kroos - because he's been a teammate [at Real Madrid] and a friend - I'd still like to 'retire' him on Friday!" - Spain forward Joselu

"If you want to win this tournament, you have to go through Spain." - Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich

"Both are amazing players, they are young talents who will be the best in the world in the future. The wrong thing that everybody does is compare players, I think we only have to enjoy them." - Spain midfielder Mikel Merino on Yamal and Musiala.

"My focus is not so much on Yamal but on Jamal," - Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann