Germany U21 vs Spain U21 – U21 UEFA Euro Final – Preview

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Sreya

Germany U21 vs Spain U21 – The U21 sides of Germany and Spain face each other at the Marszałek Piłsudski Stadium, Kraków on 30th June, Friday in the finals of the U21 UEFA Euro.

Germany defeated England on penalties after a 2-2 draw after extra-time while Spain wee victorious over Italy in a 3-1 result. Spain had earlier topped Group B with nine points while Germany had finished second in Group C, trailing Italy on goal difference only.

The U-21 European Championship has long been heralded as the tournament where the rising superstars of the next generation of footballers get to showcase their talent, with the likes of Marco Asensio, Renato Sanches who are already established footballers competing with the likes of Tammy Abraham who are en route to have breakout seasons.

Team News

Niklas Stark will face a late fitness test but Spain do not have any injury or suspension concerns.

Germany U21 Possible Starting Lineup: Julian Pollersbeck, Jeremy Toljan, Niklas Stark, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Yannick Gerhardt, Mahmoud Dahoud, Maximilian Arnold, Maximilian Philipp, Max Meyer, Serge Gnabry, Davie Selke.

Spain U21 Possible Starting Lineup: Kepa, Hector Berllerin, Jorge Mere, Jesus Vallejo, Jonny, Saul Niguez, Marcos Llorente, Dani Ceballos, Marco Asensio, Sandro Ramirez, Gerard Deulofeu.

“I think they’re great opponents.  Miracles don’t exist, there is a lot of talent there and we have to do something more than we did against Portugal and Italy. We are prepared to face Germany with the best mentality.”

– Albert Celades, Spain.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Germany U21 vs Spain U21 H2H Stats, the last three matches between the U21 sides of these two nations resulted in a draw and two wins for Spain. In fact, Spain are unbeaten in their last 13 matches and have won their last six games on the trot.

Spain are the strongest contenders for winning the U21 UEFA European Championship but Germany have been right on the money all though the tournament.

A 2-1 win for Spain is the most likely result.