Spain defeated hosts Germany 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday to set up a last-four clash against either France or Portugal. Substitute Florian Wirtz fired in an 89th-minute equaliser to rescue Germany after Dani Olmo’s second-half strike, but Spain substitute Mikel Merino headed into the top corner in the 119th minute to break the home nation’s hearts.

Spain defeated hosts Germany 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday to set up a last-four clash against either France or Portugal. Substitute Florian Wirtz fired in an 89th-minute equaliser to rescue Germany after Dani Olmo’s second-half strike, but Spain substitute Mikel Merino headed into the top corner in the 119th minute to break the home nation’s hearts. 

Spain continue their unbeaten run while Germany are out of the Euro 2024. Fullkrug had a final chance to score but it was Mikel Merino who emerged as the hero. What a game and what a goal to seal the fate of the hosts.