At 3:00 AM on July 1st, the Euro Cup will witness a Round of 16 clash between Spain and Georgia.
Spain currently sits at 8th in the FIFA rankings. They have won three European Championships and a World Cup, establishing themselves as a top-tier team globally. Their sole goal at this Euro Cup is to lift their fourth European Championship trophy.
In the group stage, Spain was drawn into the “Group of Death” alongside Italy (the reigning European champions), Croatia, and Albania. Despite the challenging group, Spain dominated, securing three victories and earning 9 points, comfortably advancing to the knockout rounds. Their impressive form has instilled confidence for a title run.
In the group stage, Spain scored 5 goals and conceded none, displaying dominance in both attack and defense. However, the knockout stage presents a different pressure. Teams that shine in the group stage often falter early in the tournament. Spain must remain vigilant. On a positive note, the Spanish squad is fully fit with no injuries or suspensions.
Georgia sits at 75th in the FIFA rankings, making them the biggest underdog in Euro 2024. This is their first-ever appearance in the tournament proper. They have defied expectations by qualifying from the group stage, continually setting new records for the national team. Facing a formidable Spain, they are hoping to pull off another upset and keep breaking records.
In Group F, Georgia was expected to be the weakest link alongside Turkey, Portugal, and Czech Republic. Yet, they managed to earn 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) to finish third and secure qualification. Their 2-0 victory over former European champions Portugal in the final group stage match was a highlight.
Across the three group matches, they scored 4 goals and conceded 4 goals, demonstrating average performance in both offense and defense. Their qualification can be partially attributed to luck. It’s intriguing to see how far this underdog team can go. The entire squad is relaxed, with players and coaches expressing a sense of having already achieved victory and aiming to cause trouble for Spain in the upcoming match.
Historically, Spain and Georgia have met 7 times with Spain securing 6 wins and 1 loss. In all competitive matches, Spain emerged victorious, while Georgia managed only one friendly match win. The gap in strength between the two sides is significant. In their last 3 encounters, Spain has triumphed by a landslide, winning 4-0, 7-1, and 3-1. A similar outcome is expected in this match.
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