Final tests for the Under-21 national teams, which in about three months will be competing in the final phase of the European Championship, hosted by Slovakia. Two years ago, in the edition organized jointly by Romania and Georgia, England took the top step of the podium thanks to their victory in the final against Spain: the match was decided by a goal from Curtis Jones, currently a midfielder for Liverpool.
La Rojita, which also won the Olympic title in Paris last summer, wants to return to prominence at the continental level. The Iberians have almost always shone in this competition, and it is no coincidence that, in addition to winning the European title five times – the last time in 2019 – they have often reached the final. Leading them in Slovakia will once again be Santi Denia, who has been confirmed despite the knockout in the final against England. Spain, among other things, has been drawn in the same group as Italy: in addition to the Azzurri, they will also have to face Slovakia and Romania. It will be important to arrive prepared for the event: after last Friday’s explosive 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic, La Rojita will face Germany in Darmstadt.
Unlike Spain, the Germans need to redeem themselves after their poor performance two years ago, when they finished last in their group with England, Israel, and the Czech Republic, collecting only one point.
Today, Italian-German Antonio Di Salvo will be on the bench, having shown his talent in the Euro 2025 qualifiers. His Germany finished top of the group, unbeaten (8 wins and 2 draws). In their last friendly, last Friday, a goal from young Brighton talent Gruda was enough to beat Slovakia (0-1). Midfielder Reitz, one of the most promising prospects in German football, and Stuttgart striker Woltemade are in contention for a starring role against Spain. For La Rojita, keep an eye on Leeds striker Joseph, who scored against the Czechs.
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The prediction
Two talented teams face each other: the show should not be missed in Darmstadt, in a match with at least one goal per side and more than two in total.
Probable line-ups for Germany U21-Spain U21
GERMANY U21 (4-4-2): Atubolu; Collins, Rosenfelder, Arrey-Mbi, Brown; Gruda, Martel, Reitz, Nebel; Tresoldi, Woltemade.
SPAIN U21 (4-2-3-1): Iturbe; Sanchez, Carmona, Martin, Mosquera; Guerra, Salas; D. Lopez, F. Lopez, Turrientes; Joseph.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-2