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EURO 2024: Spain dominates Georgia, advances to quarterfinals

Spain survived an early shock from Georgia, clinching a 4-1 victory on Sunday to advance to the EURO 2024 quarterfinals.

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Spain beats Georgia to reach EURO 2024 quarterfinals

Georgia entered the matchup filled with momentum after advancing in the Round-of-16 by beating Portugal.

In fact, the 74th-ranked team pulled out a stunner in the 18th minute after Spain defender Robin le Normand poked Otar Kakabadze’s bouncing cross into his own net.

🇬🇪 Georgia take the lead in Cologne!#EURO2024 | #ESPGEO pic.twitter.com/FSAm67m6aA

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 30, 2024

However, Georgia’s celebration only lasted 21 minutes, as Manchester City’s Pedri converted a goal into the bottom corner.

La Roja never looked back in the second half, with Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams, and Dani Olmo effectively sealing the deal for the three-time Euro champions.

🇪🇸 Spain march on 👏#EURO2024 | #ESPGEO pic.twitter.com/uBb3II7Zx7

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 30, 2024

‘We were calm’

Spain coach Luis De la Fuente lauded his squad for delivering under pressure, especially after the break.

“It’s normal that after the goal, an own goal, there were some nervous minutes,” said De la Fuente.

“But we managed to wrestle control back and the players read the game brilliantly. We were calm at half-time, there was no anxiety and the players knew what was needed.”

EURO 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

• Germany outclass Scotland in 5-1 opening fixture
• EURO 2024 RESULT – SWITZERLAND EDGED HUNGARY IN THE OPENING GROUP GAME
• EURO 2024: BELLINGHAM HEADER LIFTS ENGLAND PAST SERBIA
• EURO 2024: SLOVENIA SPOIL ERIKSEN MOMENT FOR DENMARK
• WEGHORST SALVAGES NETHERLANDS VS POLAND
• ITALY HUMBLES ALBANIA DESPITE YIELDING QUICK GOAL
• SLOVAKIA STUNS BELGIUM AFTER LUKAKU GOALS RULED OUT
• WOBER OWN GOAL LIFTS FRANCE TO WIN AMID MBAPPE INJURY
• EURO 2024: PORTUGAL THUMPS TURKEY AMID RONALDO SELFIE CHAOS
• EURO 2024: SPAIN BEATS ALBANIA TO FINISH PERFECT IN GROUP B

Spain meets host nation

Spain, who remain flawless in EURO 2024, will face their biggest challenge yet in the form of host country Germany.

Germany took care of business against Denmark to reach the quarterfinals.

“[Germany will be] very difficult. They’re a tough nut to crack. But we have a wonderful, well-structured team and if we play at this level we can win,” Williams said.