Spain qualifies for the semi-finals after beating Germany in extra time

Spain defeated hosts Germany 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final clash in Stuttgart on Friday night.

After a goalless first half, substitute Dani Olmo put Spain ahead six minutes after the break.

Olmo finished the ball off after receiving a pass from Barcelona youth player Lamine Yamal.

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However, Germany forced extra time with Florian Wirtz’s equaliser one minute from time.

The match looked destined for a penalty shoot-out before substitute Mikel Merino rose to head home the winner from a pinpoint cross from Dani Olmo.

Germany pushed hard to equalise at the last moment, but Spain held on and advanced to the semi-finals.

Spain will face either France or Portugal in the semi-final.

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