Incredible footage shows how close BBC and ITV studios are for Euro 2024 final between England and Spain
AN INCREDIBLE backstage clip has shown just how close rival BBC and ITV studios are for tonight’s Euro 2024 final.
The Three Lions are taking on Spain in Berlin for the right to be crowned world champions.
Fans were quick to spot a tactical change from Gareth Southgate just moments into the clash – but they were fuming about Dani Carvajal’s trolling of Bukayo Saka.
Supporters were raging more when they felt that Spain star Dani Olmo should have been sent off for ‘GBH attack’ on Declan Rice.
England received a huge boost at the break as Spanish talisman Rodri was forced off, but they found themselves trailing within moments of the second half starting courtesy of Nico Williams.
That led to Southgate turning to supersubs Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer – and they combined again after their exploits against Netherlands in the semi.
This time it was Watkins who teed it up for Palmer to guide it home from the edge of the area. only for Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal to restore their lead late on.
Just prior to the match starting, supporters back in the UK were all switching to ITV for all of the big match build-up,.
But while BBC and ITV are in a ratings war tonight – their pundits are seated just yards apart at the Olympiastadion.
Journalist Rodrigo Nunes Lois shared a clip from behind the scenes in the stadium that began with BBC’s.
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Legendary England striker Gary Lineker was on presenting duties for the Beeb, as he was joined by ex-Three Lions defenders Micah Richards and Rio Ferdinand.
And they also had former Spanish attacker Juan Mata alongside them after the Euro 2012 winner was added to the line-up late this week.
All four of them were spotted on their mobile phones as they prepared to go on air.
The camera then panned to the left and showed another TV studio – which ended up being revealing that one was sandwiched between BBC and ITV.
The cameras were on in that one as host Mark Pougatch was spotted along with Roy Keane.
England vs Spain record
England have played Spain 27 times in total - here is a look at every result...
- May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)
- December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)
- May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)
- November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)
- October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)
- May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)
- May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)
- March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)
- June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)
- March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)
- July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)
- February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)
- September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)
- June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)
- February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)
- February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)
- February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)
- November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)
- November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)
- November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)
- September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)
- October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)
Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain.
We revealed earlier how the Beeb had made a last-minute change to their coverage of the Euro 2024 final.
The match was free to air and shown on both ITV and BBC, only for the latter to make a late change to their coverage’s start time.
The programming was expected to start at 7pm but will now begin at 6.30pm.
That brought it in line with the ITV start time, one and a half hours before the match kicked off at 8pm.
BBC and ITV's Euro 2024 line up in full
Here's how each channel will line-up:
BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods
BBC pundits:
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
ITV pundits:
Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
BBC commentators:
Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
ITV commentators:
Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend