Spain’s entry into the final was well-deserved; the team won all their matches, with only the game against Germany requiring overtime. The battle against Germany was marred by controversy due to the penalty not awarded for Kukurella’s handball, although, on the other hand, Toni Kroos could have been sent off in the first half.
<p>In the semifinals, the Spaniards showed character. After conceding first against France, they scored twice in the first half and confidently held on to the needed result – 2-1. “La Roja” has defeated at least three top national teams in this championship, in addition to overcoming Croatia, which is certainly no average team. Many admire the Spanish style of play for its ideas, diversity, and meticulousness. Yamal and Williams have been outstanding in the tournament, significantly raising their market value.
Команда:2: England
The England national team has never won the European Championship, although they have reached the final of this tournament for the second consecutive time. This time around, the team has looked laborious and dull throughout the championship, but they have produced results, which can quickly overshadow the style of play if they manage to claim the title.
<p>Under Southgate’s guidance, they narrowly topped their group with 5 points, securing a victory over Serbia and drawing with Denmark and Slovenia. They were on the brink of elimination in the Round of 16, trailing against Slovakia until they equalized in extra time and eventually triumphed 2-1 in overtime. They faced another tough challenge against Switzerland, winning only on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. In the semifinals, they managed to defeat the formidable Dutch with a score of 2-1.
Bookmakers give a slight edge to Spain, so let's go with Spain to win outright at odds of 2.60.
