Euro Facts: Spain – First Finalist
Spain at EURO:
Spain’s record in EURO semi-finals stands at 4 wins and 1 loss:
– 1964: W 2-1 vs Hungary (aet)
– 1984: W 1-1 vs Denmark (aet, 5-4 pens)
– 2008: W 3-0 vs Russia
– 2012: W 0-0 vs Portugal (aet, 4-2 pens)
– 2020: L 0-0 vs Italy (aet, 2-4 pens)
This was Spain’s sixth EURO semi-final appearance, second only to Germany’s eight.
Álvaro Morata’s late equalizer against Italy in EURO 2020 was not enough, as Spain lost in the penalty shootout, with Dani Olmo also missing.
Spain’s EURO 2020 quarter-final win marked the first time they didn’t go on to win the tournament after winning their quarter-final.
Spain has qualified for 12 EURO tournaments, missing only the 1992 edition in their last 12 attempts. They have appeared in every EURO since 1980.
Champions in 1964, 2008, and 2012, Spain is the only team to win consecutive European Championships. They were also runners-up in 1984.
Spain and Germany/West Germany share the record for the most EURO titles, with three each.
Under coach Enrique, Spain finished second in Group E at EURO 2020, won one game, and drew two. They proceeded to the semi-finals with wins over Croatia (5-3 aet) and Switzerland (1-1 aet, 3-1 pens) before losing to Italy.
Coached by Luis de la Fuente, Spain qualified for EURO 2024 as Group A winners, with their only defeat being a 2-0 loss to Scotland. They finished top with seven wins, securing their spot with a 1-0 win over Norway on October 15, 2023.
Spain’s quarter-final win over Germany was their seventh consecutive victory. They have lost just one of their last 17 matches, a 1-0 friendly defeat to Colombia on March 22.
Spain is unbeaten in their last 11 EURO finals matches, winning 7 and drawing 4 since losing 2-0 to Italy in the EURO 2016 round of 16.
Spain has progressed from the group stage in 8 out of 11 EURO campaigns, including the last five in a row.
In EURO 2024, Spain played all six of their matches at different venues.
This is Spain’s first match at the Munich Football Arena. They previously lost twice in Munich: a 2-0 defeat to West Germany in the 1976 quarter-final second leg (3-1 aggregate) and a loss to West Germany in the 1988 group stage, with Rudi Völler scoring twice.
