Euro 2024: Spain v Georgia - live

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3m ago 20.46 CEST Sid Lowe The first time Lamine Yamal joined the Spain squad, they left his boots behind. His and everyone else’s too. When the selección touched down in Tbilisi to face Georgia in September 2023, the trunk carrying part of their kit was still sitting at Barajas, forcing them to complete the evening session at the Boris Paichadze stadium in trainers, unable to strike the ball. The following night, they scored seven. On his debut, the Barcelona winger got the last of them, aged 16 years and 57 days, and the national team got a new beginning. Ten months on, Spain face Georgia again, this time for place in the quarter-final of Euro 2024. They are, Lamine Yamal says, the best side here but, he adds, “nothing we have done in the group phase will mean anything if we get knocked out”. Read the rest of the piece: Lamine Yamal back where it all began as he plots last-16 victory over Georgia Read more Share

8m ago 20.40 CEST There were questions over whether Lamine Yamal would be able to play later kick-offs at the Euros because of Germany’s youth labour laws. Yamal is 16 and the German law says they cannot work beyond 8pm but there is a caveat – athletes can work up until 11pm. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said: “He shows a maturity inappropriate for his age, but he is in developing both as a footballer and as a person. We are all responsible in that process. We are going to do our job and let him play. Nothing more. “I don’t know the German legislation on whether Lamine has to be removed at 11pm... We don’t think so.” View image in fullscreen Photograph: Manu Fernández/AP Share

16m ago 20.32 CEST So which stars should fans be keeping an eye on in this tie? For Spain, they have the usual suspects in their ranks who can come up with some magic but the one player who has caught people’s attention is 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. Lamine Yamal player description Meanwhile, for Georgia, Georges Mikautadze is a star to keep tabs on. The Metz forward has scored three goals and made an assist so far in the competition. Could be the nation’s hero today? Georges Mikautadze player description Share

23m ago 20.26 CEST Whoever win this match will face hosts Germany in the quarter-finals. They beat Denmark in their last 16 tie last night but they were pushed by the Danes. You can catch up with the action from that one here: Germany’s Havertz and Musiala shrug off storm delay to sink furious Denmark Read more Share

28m ago 20.21 CEST I’d love to hear from you. If you have read one of my blogs before you’ll know I love a bit of snack chat. But let’s do something a bit different. What food would your favourite player be? For example would Toni Kroos be a spaghetti bolognese, always dependable but tasty? Let me know via email or X (@rendellx). Share Updated at 20.22 CEST

38m ago 20.10 CEST Georgia have become neutral fans’ team and the second team for supporters who still have their nations in the competition. “I think first of all we have done that because of our performances, our game, but the most important thing that people see is that we are a small country, this is our first time here and we were not afraid of it,” says entre-back Luka Lochoshvili. “We showed everybody that we can play against all the teams. We keep fighting on the pitch until the end. The fans see the body language of our players in our games, this aggressiveness.” View image in fullscreen Photograph: dts News Agency Germany/REX/Shutterstock Share

43m ago 20.06 CEST In the England game, Slovakia were leading until two minutes to go in normal time. Jude Bellingham scored an equaliser and just 52 seconds into extra time Harry Kane has put them ahead. To follow it, you can click here: Euro 2024: England v Slovakia goes to extra time – live Read more Share

47m ago 20.02 CEST So changes, apologies just wanted to get the news to you as soon as possible. Spain have made a raft of changes – 10 to be precise – with Aymeri Laporte the only survivor from their final group game against Albania. Admittedly, Spain may have been resting a few stars as they had already qualified for the knockouts. Georgia, meanwhile, have kept the same starting line-up as the team who beat Portugal. And who would? Share

53m ago 19.55 CEST The team news is in. Spain is below, Georgia incoming with news of changes imminent. Spain: Unai Simón (GK), Carvajal, Le Normand, Morata (C), Fabián Ruiz, Laporte, Rodri, Williams, Yamal, Pedri, Cucurella. View image in fullscreen Spain substitutes Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Oyarzabal, Mikel Merino and Alex Remiro in some exceptional leisurewear. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Share Updated at 20.29 CEST

1h ago 19.44 CEST Jonathan Wilson Spain v Georgia prediction Spain have probably been the best team of the tournament so far, Georgia the most fun. There was scepticism about Luis de la Fuente when he was appointed Spain manager but he seems to have achieved the remarkable feat of changing a football culture. Since winning the Euros in 2012, their third tournament in a row, Spanish football has remained technically brilliant, but too often their possession game seemed a little purposeless. In this tournament, though, thanks largely to the two wingers, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, they have been much more direct and, seemingly, much more dangerous – although they did somehow only beat Italy 1-0 despite overwhelming domination. But, as they showed in the group stage, Georgia can pose a threat, and will relish the chance to attack the space behind Spain through the quick and skilful forwards Georges Mikautadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. If they are to cause a shock, though, they may need another exceptional performance from their goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Verdict Thrilling Spain win Share

1h ago 19.35 CEST The England game continues with Gareth Southgate’s side currently 1-0 down to Slovakia. It has been a lacklustre performance from England but can they claw it back? Rob Smyth is taking you through that one here: Euro 2024: England v Slovakia – live Read more Share

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