Historic European heavyweights Spain and France square off in the first Euro 2024 semifinal clash at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
La Roja were the first side to book their spot in the last four of the competition on Friday last week, outlasting tournament hosts Germany in an extra-time thriller in Stuttgart.
Later the same day, Les Bleus came through a penalty shootout to send Portugal home after a tiresome goalless stalemate through 120 minutes.
Spain must make some changes to their team to face Didier Deschamps' men, with suspensions and a knee injury to Pedri impacting their plans for this game.
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Spain vs. France confirmed lineups, starting 11, team news
After overturning a 1-0 deficit to defeat resilient Georgia in the Round of 16, Group B winners Spain fielded an unchanged side to take on Germany, with Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez both fit for the bench after returning from respective knocks. But head coach Luis de La Fuente finds his options more limited for this semifinal.
Pedri is expected to miss the remainder of the tournament after hobbling off in Stuttgart after being on the receiving end of a strong tackle from Toni Kroos. RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo stepped in for the Barcelona playmaker and does so again following his crucial goal and assist against the Germans.
However, Spain also face challenges at the back, with two starting defenders, Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand, out due to suspension.
Le Normand, banned for yellow-card accumulation after being booked in the first half against Germany, was substituted for Nacho in that game, who starts next to Aymeric Laporte. Thirty-eight-year-old Jesus Navas has been handed a start at right-back in place of the suspended Carvajal, who was sent off in the dying moments against Germany.
It was thought that Alvaro Morata would be suspended after apparently being booked while celebrating Merino's winner against Germany, but UEFA later confirmed the Spain captain was not shown a yellow card, so he is free to play in the semifinal and starts with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.
Spain starting lineup (4-3-3): Simon (GK) — Jesus Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella — Dani Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz — Lamine Yamal, Morata, Nico Williams.
Injured: Pedri (knee).
Suspended: Carvajal, Le Normand.
Deschamps has a strong defensive unit that doesn't need any tinkering, but France's problem has been at the other end of the pitch in this tournament.
While Kylian Mbappe might have come off late against Portugal last weekend after suffering from fatigue following his short spell out with a broken nose, Real Madrid's new superstar will spearhead Les Bleus' attack in Munich and look to notch a second goal at the European Championship.
The other attackers have all shown flashes of brilliance during games but they have lacked that clinical edge at clutch moments. Ousmane Dembele starts after a great performance off the bench against Portugal.
After serving his suspension, Adrien Rabiot comes back into the engine room alongside Aurelien Tchouameni, with Eduardo Camavinga sat on the bench. Forming what has been a rock-solid partnership at the back, Arsenal defensive sensation William Saliba will partner Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano.
France starting lineup (4-3-1-2): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Theo Hernandez — Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot — Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Spain vs. France live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX, Sling TV |
| Canada | TSN 1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer/website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Spain vs. France will be televised in the United States on FOX. This is available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a FREE seven-day trial. ViX is also an option for Spanish-language viewers.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: Tuesday's match will be shown in the UK on BBC One and fans can stream on BBC iPlayer/website.
Canada: TSN are the main English-language broadcasters for Euro 2024 while TVA provides French options.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the European Championship is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to watch on on JioTV and Sony LIV. Spain vs. France can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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