The German press also points to the bands: “Nico and Lamine can hurt any defense…”

An early final. For many, Germany and Spain are the two teams that are playing the best this season. Euro Cup. By sensations, by results, by quality… It seems that both are going to star in what could be an early final. In some rooms with a Portugal-Francethe host’s match against the Spanish team is presented as the most attractive.

• The keys to Spain-Germany

“The two best teams in the Eurocup play. I see Spain better, but I think the teams are similar. A leader in the center like Rodri and Kroos and two very talented players like Wirtz and Musiala in Germany and Lamine and Nico in Spain,” says Esteban Waid, German journalist for the Südkurier newspaper. Nicolas Linnerjournalists from BILD“Germany is a bit of a favorite. In attack, both teams are very strong, but in defense I see more experience and solidity in Germany. The Normand and Laporte thing doesn’t convince me and to see how the game ends with arrows like Wirtz, Musiala and Sané,” he says.

For Miguel Ángel Díaz, of COPE“Germany is one of the strongest teams, but I think you have to enjoy and dream. We have not lost the last six games against Germanyso you have to take that into account too,” he explains. For his part, Roberto Morales (EFE) points out that “Germany is the worst possible rival that Spain can have”.

• How can Spain hurt Germany?

If Germany is the worst rival for Spain… How can it be harmed? Waid targets the bands. “Kimmich against Nico, for example, is an important factor. And Lamine against Mittelstädt, too,” Explain. In fact, all paths point to extremes. For Nicolas Linner, “Nico and Lamine are key because they can hurt any defense. Rudiger and Tah have had a good season, but they always make some mistakes. “It will be very even because they are two great teams.”

For its part, the Spanish press also focuses on young people. “The emergence of Nico and Lamine forces you to look for more direct football with them, with Rodri in charge and with Morata more participative. Germany is going to play one on one and, having more spaces, we can have more options,” says Morales. An opinion shared with Miguelito: “We will hurt them by snatching the ball from them and attacking on the wings with Nico and Lamine. You have to try to be right in the shot and win the battle in the center of the field“.

Esteban WaidGerman journalist from Südkurier: “I think it will be 2-2 and Spain wins in extra time.”

Nicolas LinnerBILD: “I would say 2-1 winning Germany.”

Miguel Angel Diaz (COPE): “Win Spain 3-1”.

Robert Morales (EFE): “I want to be optimistic, I’m going to think about a 2-1.”