Enthusiastic Spanish fans energize Munich streets ahead of Euro 2024 match against France
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 9, 2024: Spanish fans gathered in Munich on Tuesday, July 9, ahead of the Euro 2024 semi-final match against France to cheer for their national team.Dressed in national football uniforms and local attire, the fans sang and danced, creating a vibrant atmosphere of support for their team.Spain and France will face off in the UEFA EURO 2024 semifinal on Tuesday.Spain duo Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand will miss the France match that will kick off at 1900GMT at Munich Football Arena.Central defender Le Normand has received two yellow cards in the tournament to be suspended for one match. Carvajal, a Real Madrid right-back, was sent off during the previous game against hosts Germany in Stuttgart.In addition, Spain midfielder Pedri faced a knee injury to miss the rest of the EURO 2024. The Barcelona regular was forced to leave the field during the quarterfinal match against Germany.Meanwhile France have no suspended players.Slovenia's Slavko Vincic will be the referee of this match.Spain won Group B, which included Italy, Croatia, and Albania.The Spaniards won all three matches without conceding a single goal, achieving a perfect record.Then Spain eliminated Georgia 4-1 in Round of 16 and sealed a hard-fought victory against Germany 2-1 in the quarterfinals after extra time.Didier Deschamps' France began their EURO campaign in Group D, alongside Austria, the Netherlands, and Poland.Les Bleus secured a place in the last 16 by finishing second in their group behind Austria, accumulating five points from one win and two draws.France won against Belgium 1-0 to march to the last eight.Then in the quarterfinals, France beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties in Hamburg.Both teams became the semifinalists for the sixth time in the EUROs history.(Footage by Mujdat Genc/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
