Famous Ukrainian journalist and commentator Roberto Morales shared his forecast for the 1/2 finals of Euro 2024 match between Spain and France.
- Spain is the most productive team in this Euro. It has scored 10 goals, two of which were scored by Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo (both of whom have two more assists). They also have powerful wings, they are tearing it up. Nico Williams has a goal and an assist, and 16-year-old Lamin Yamal has three assists. The victory in the quarterfinals over Germany was very difficult and the scales could have tipped either way, but La Roja still prevailed, 2-1.
Spain has big problems in the defensive line, as two key players have been suspended. Robin Le Normand received his second yellow card of the tournament against Germany, and Dani Carvajal was sent off at the end of extra time. Pedri is also unavailable - the Barcelona midfielder was injured and replaced in the eighth minute of the quarterfinals.
More was expected from the world vice-champions at the Euros than they have shown so far. This team is undoubtedly capable of playing brilliant football. But so far, in five matches, they have not scored a goal. Kylian Mbappe's only goal came from the penalty spot in the 1-1 draw with Poland. Two more goals were auto-goals. However, this did not prevent Didier Deschamps' team from reaching the top 4 of the tournament.
In the quarterfinals against Portugal, France won only in a penalty shootout. Moreover, the opponent created more chances than Le Bleu, but Deschamps' men again managed to score zero goals - for the fourth time in this tournament. Only Robert Lewandowski managed to break through Mike Mignolet, and even then from the penalty spot, which he kicked twice. So French fans shouldn't have any complaints about the defense. The bet is a draw in the first half," Morales said.