EURO 2024: Spain vs Georgia Live
Preview: Spain vs Georgia
Spain vs Georgia will take place in Cologne at the RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday at 7:00pm as the Crusaders face La Roja after defeating Portugal in their previous game to progress into the knockout stages.
Spain was underestimated in predictions for Euro 2024, but they proved to be the top-performing team in the group stage. They easily navigated through the challenging group that included Italy and Croatia by winning all three matches, a feat unmatched by any other team in the tournament. This was the first time in their history at a major tournament that Spain did not concede a goal in the group stage, establishing them as strong contenders for the title as they enter the knockout phase. However, their path to the final in Berlin is not without obstacles, as they are in the same side of the draw as Germany, Portugal, and France.
In their first major tournament appearance as an independent nation, Georgia has defied expectations by advancing to the knockout stage following a thrilling group stage. Willy Sagnol’s team secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over a weakened Portugal side, a victory that is considered one of the most significant in their history. Despite only having 28% possession, Georgia managed to keep a clean sheet against their more renowned opponents, marking the lowest possession percentage for a winning team at the Euros since records began in 1980.
Head-to-head
Spain has defeated Georgia in all six of their previous competitive encounters with a combined score of 19-3, with their most recent game ending in a 3-1 win for Spain.
Prediction
Georgia surprised a Portugal team that was not fully motivated and had players rotated during their match on Wednesday. Now, Georgia will be up against a highly motivated and fully prepared Spanish team in a crucial elimination match. Despite acknowledging Georgia’s efforts, it is expected that Spain will have the upper hand in this significant encounter.
