'I think they are not so happy....' - Rodri opens up ahead of quarterfinal clash against Germany in Euro 2024

In Euro 2024 quarter final Spain will take on the Euro 2024 host Germany on 5th June 2024. The last the two European giants faced each other was in the FIFA World Cup group stage which ended in a draw.

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At the beginning of their Round of 16 match, Spain started the match against Georgia by scoring an own goal. However, the match ended for Spain's side as they won the game by 4-1 against Georgia to book their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-final. 

In Euro 2024 quarter final Spain will take on the Euro 2024 host Germany on 5th June 2024. A lot of things have changed between both teams like coaches and players. Last the two European giants faced each other in the FIFA World Cup group stage which ended in a draw. However, the quarter-final now becomes an important match for both teams as they want to win the 4th Euro title.

With the likes of FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and the Athletic Club's Nico Williams, Spain boasts an explosive assault that is starting to go past the tiki-taka period. Williams' game-winning goal on the counter to secure the victory over Georgia gave an indication of the fresh threat this Spanish team presents.

Meanwhile, Rodri commented on the match against Germany as “I think they are not so happy that they have to play against us.” “They are at home. We will have to play at our top level,” as per The star

However, Germany also have cause for concern. The hosts are also led by Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen and Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich. The squad under Julian Nagelsmann's leadership is a little more experienced, led by international veterans Toni Kroos of Real Madrid and Manuel Neuer of Bayern.

very, very difficult and tough match - Nico Willams

Nico Williams has also his word ahead of the big clash. He said, “very, very difficult and tough match. But we have faith in ourselves and have a wonderful team. We can win.” “We are super happy to be in the quarter-finals. We did it step by step and showed what a great team we are. We must continue in this way,” 

Meanwhile, this quarter-final against Germany is a rematch of the Euro 2008 final in which both the teams faced each other in which Spain won the Euro 2008 title by 1-0 Fernando Torres scored the goal in 33 minutes of the game and was the lone goal of the match.

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