Spain v Germany (I’m betting on Spain)

[dessiato]

I've just put a bet on Spain to win. I think it'll be a difficult game. If Spain win I expect they'll go all the way and win the tournament.

 

[MrCurry]

Spain are a really good side. They’ve impressed me the most of all those I’ve watched in this tournament.

Probably worth mentioning, I know nothing about football! (But I know what I like)

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Spain could well be on the start of another era of dominance like 2008-2012. There's another crop of youngsters like Balde and Cubarsi coming through in positions of need (Laporte and Cucarella can be improved upon), and some of those already in the side when fit (Pedri, Gavi, Yamal, Williams) are frighteningly good. Couple that with Rodri getting better and more influential than ever, plus excellent depth, they're seriously good.

All they really need (just like 2012) is a centre forward - Morata is decent enough but never the very best, and he won't last forever.

Germany for a long time have been full-backs short of truly competing. Ever since Lahm retired, I can't remember anyone really filling the void - Kimmich is a midfielder.

Not a lot wrong with Musiala and Wirtz supporting Havertz though, there's goals in that side.

 

[Maggot]

I reckon whoever wins this one will win the whole thing. Both teams looking strong so far.

 

[Ualan]

Germany is going to win in extra time.

 

[skyscraper101]

Germany FTW. I love Spain as a place, and as a culture (as I do Germany), but when it comes to football I've just never been into them. Plus I'd be more into an England v Germany, or a Turkey v Germany match than either facing Spain.

 

[dessiato]

Germany FTW. I love Spain as a place, and as a culture (as I do Germany), but when it comes to football I've just never been into them. Plus I'd be more into an England v Germany, or a Turkey v Germany match than either facing Spain.

I don't think I could live with another England v Germany drama. It's bad enough now but another one, no...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Germans are clearly a bit scared of Spain. Trying to kick them off the park.

 

[starfish]

Looks like Germany trying to kick them into submission.

Eta, was typing this out before i saw lbj's post

 

[Wilf]

Bit messy but you can really see the quality of both sides. C'mom Spain, get me out of the Starmergeddon blues!

 

[Wilf]

Does Anthony Taylor reff every match at the Euros?

 

[Wilf]

With my ancient telly, anything could be happening when it goes into the shadow half of the pitch.

 

[dessiato]

With my ancient telly, anything could be happening when it goes into the shadow half of the pitch.

I'm watching a so-called live stream which lags about a minute behind my Euro ap updates.

 

[Monte]

My TV died yesterday so I'm watching online and having to single screen like a peasant.

 

[Lord Camomile]

With my ancient telly, anything could be happening when it goes into the shadow half of the pitch.

Well, let me assure you, it generally isn't.

 

[starfish]

Nice goal.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Ooh, are things gonna get a bit spicy now?

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Beautiful goal

 

[plurker]

Ooh, are things gonna get a bit spicy now?

Let's hope so, been a bit slow til now.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Great goal.

This is a very different Spain this year. Direct and incisive.

 

[Monte]

Sometimes a goal looks so easy it makes you wonder why there aren't a lot more of them.

 

[The39thStep]

Does Anthony Taylor reff every match at the Euros?

The European TV audience have the delights of Michael Oliver to look forward to in the big game at 8.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Ooh, exchange of fortunes there! Def a handball, but already an offside in the build up!

 

[Lord Camomile]

I keep thinking Germany have a player called Foolproof

 

[The39thStep]

Unlucky

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Game this is!

 

[Epona]

With my ancient telly, anything could be happening when it goes into the shadow half of the pitch.

I keep forgetting to watch on the HD channels, everything becomes a lot easier to see when I do.
Sorry to hear that your telly is old and a bit decrepit, it does make a difference IMO.

 

[The39thStep]

Havertz is such a hot and cold player

 

[Lord Camomile]

What the front door??!

 

[starfish]

Ooooh.