Follow live reaction to the host nation losing 2-1 to Spain in Stuttgart, with the winners set to face either Portugal or FranceEd MackeyJuly 6, 2024 at 12:12 AM EDTGetty ImagesLuke Brown·Managing Editor, NewsSpain eliminate Germany from Euro 2024Mikel Merino scored deep into extra-time as Spain snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory in Stuttgart to dump host nation Germany out of their own European Championship. After a scoreless opening half, substitute Dani Olmo broke the deadlock with a fine finish from just inside the area. But Germany dug deep and forced extra-time through an 89th-minute strike from Florian Wirtz.Germany looked the more likely to score a winner but, with just seconds remaining, Merino headed home Olmo’s exquisite cross to break the host nation’s hearts.Spain will next play either Portugal or France — but they will have to do so without the suspended Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand, while there are injury concerns over both Pedri and Fabian Ruiz.GO FURTHERSpain 2 Germ...
