According to CCTV5 program list, the 2024 European Cup will be held in 12 European cities from June 9 to July 9. This is the first time in the history of the European Cup that the tour without sponsors is adopted, and it is also specially arranged to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the European Cup. There are 24 teams participating in this European Cup, among which the most
According to CCTV5 program list, the 2024 European Cup will be held in 12 European cities from June 9 to July 9. This is the first time in the history of the European Cup that the tour without sponsors is adopted, and it is also specially arranged to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the European Cup. There are 24 teams participating in this European Cup, of which Spain and Germany are the two most remarkable teams. They are the most successful teams in the history of the European Cup, each with a record of winning three championships, and both of them have achieved in recent years. Spain won the European Cup for two consecutive times in 2008 and 2012, creating a miracle in the history of the European Cup. Germany won the European Cup three times in 1972, 1980 and 1996, of which the first two were won by West Germany before reunification. Both teams have strong strength and deep foundation, and they are eager to reach the top again in this European Cup and become the first in the history of European Cup.
Spain and Germany have had many confrontations in the history of the European Cup, the most classic of which was in the 2008 final when Spain defeated Germany 1-0, ending the 44 year championship drought and opening the golden age of Spanish football. The only goal in that game was scored by Fernando Torres in the 33rd minute. He tipped the ball into the net before German goalkeeper Lehmann in the restricted area and became a hero of Spain. The Spanish team is considered to be the strongest team in the history of the European Cup. Their play style characterized by ball control and passing and cutting makes opponents unable to parry. They only lost two goals in the whole game, and both of them were in the group match.
Germany is a regular visitor to the European Cup. They are the only team that has participated in all the European Cups. They are also regular visitors to the European Cup finals. They have reached six finals, the most in the history of the European Cup, but they have won only three times, the most runners up in the history of the European Cup. German football has always been famous for its efficiency and tenacity. They have rich competition experience and strong psychological quality. They never give up easily. They can always play well at the critical moment. They are the winners of the European Cup.
In this European Cup, Spain and Germany have good signings, and they have a great chance to enter the knockout phase, or even meet again. Spain is in Group B, the same group as Croatia, Italy and Albania. This is a group of teams with similar strength. If Spain wants to qualify, it must play its own style, give play to the advantages of ball control and attack, and also pay attention to defense to avoid being damaged by the opponent's counter attack and set pieces. In Group F, Germany is in the same group as France, the Netherlands and Scotland. This is a strong team. If Germany wants to qualify, it must play its own characteristics, give play to the quality of efficiency and tenacity, and at the same time, pay attention to creating opportunities to avoid being suppressed by the opponent's defense and technology.
If Spain and Germany can both qualify successfully, they are likely to meet in the semi-finals or finals. It will be a wonderful match, and it will also be the first match in the history of the European Cup. The following is a comparison of the data of Spain and Germany in the history of the European Cup for readers' reference.
project |
Spain |
Germany |
Number of entries |
eleven |
sixteen |
Number of champions |
three |
three |
Number of runners up |
one |
three |
Number of third place runners up |
zero |
zero |
Number of goals |
one hundred and three |
one hundred and thirty |
Number of goals conceded |
fifty-one |
sixty-four |
Goal difference |
fifty-two |
sixty-six |
Best Shooter |
Fernando Torres (5 balls) |
Gold Miller (9 balls) |