The Euro quarter-final is about to witness a highly anticipated clash: Spain against Germany. German football legend Stilić has stated that this match is a pre-emptive final.
Commenting on this clash, Stilić stated: “It’s really a shame to see such a heavyweight clash at this early stage. This should be a semi-final-level encounter, but we’ll be witnessing this fantastic collision early on. Spain is undoubtedly stronger. They have been the most consistent, demonstrating resilience against Georgia in the face of adversity. Spain won’t be easily disrupted, they stick to their style and remain methodical. No one in the team is reckless, and no one is arrogant. Even when behind, no one panics. This is truly impressive. Especially the young players’ performance is eye-opening. Everyone’s talking about Yamal, the 16-year-old who’s shown amazing talent. But Nico Williams is just as good, even more threatening.”
Stilić also commented: “In the Spanish team, Rodri plays a similar role to Kimmich, even better. Rodri, as a defensive midfielder, controls the tempo of the game. He not only excels defensively but can also launch attacks at crucial moments. He scored the key goal against Georgia, helping the team get back on track. If I had to choose between Kimmich and Rodri, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick Rodri. He’s a more complete player, far surpassing Kimmich.”
Stilić added: “In the knockout stage, unexpected factors are always hard to predict: injuries, yellow cards, bad luck. The team that wins on Friday will be the top favorite. In my opinion, no other national team can match them. France is not at its best, and England hasn’t fully convinced me yet. I don’t see any team that can challenge them. Spain vs. Germany is the pre-emptive final.”
“Since 2010, Spain has been at the forefront of European football. Under Bosque’s leadership, they won the World Cup and European Championship. This isn’t a fleeting glory, it’s a long-term stable achievement. Spain’s performance over the past 15 years is convincing. It’s a team that consistently maintains high quality. So Germany will face a challenge against Spain.”
Stilić concluded: “In my opinion, Spain is the clear favorite to win. Home advantage might provide Germany with extra motivation, but if they can’t keep up with Spain’s pace, the pressure from the audience could become a burden. For Germany, this will be a tough game. Home advantage might play a key role, but I firmly believe: Spain will win 1-0.”
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