Spain defeats Germany 2-1 (AET): Player ratings as La Roja eliminates the hosts of Euro 2024 in overtime

In a wild and captivating match, 16 yellow cards and one red were handed out on a steamy Friday night, and Toni Kroos's legendary career ended when he retired at the conclusion of Germany's campaign.

Tuesday's semi-final matchup between Portugal and France will feature Luis de la Fuente's team.

Spain player ratings (Formation 4,3,3).

GK: Unai Simon - 6/10 - Accomplished his duties whenever Germany's front-runners demanded it. Occasionally, attempts to launch counterattacks were hurried, which frequently resulted in the ball swiftly returning the other way.

Dani Carvajal, RB: 8/10 This is a master lesson in the dark arts. slowed down the game, penetrated Germany's defenses, and showed strength when it counted most. ejected from the semifinal on a red card.

CB: 5/10 for Robin Le Normand - He found it difficult to contain Havertz and left at halftime. booked, hence they won't be in the semifinal.

Aymeric Laporte, CB: 7/10 -In contrast, Le Normand wasn't overwhelmed by the moment. remained composed even when Germany began to drag on.

LB: Marc Cucurella - 6/10 - At halftime, Cucurella had so much silenced Sane that he was substituted out. WIrtz gave him additional trouble, and Kimmich beat him, resulting in Germany's equalizer.

CM: Rodri - 7/10 - Apart from being literally pulled down by Musiala in the first half, he had an almost faultless game that dictated play both on and off the ball.

CM: Fabian Ruiz - 7/10 - After being substituted on, he gave up his danger of box-crashing Olmo, but he was still able to have an impact deeper in midfield, giving his German colleagues all sorts of trouble.

CM: Pedri-N/A-Subbed in after just eight minutes due to an injury he received after a strong challenge by Kroos.

RW: 8/10 for Lamine Yamal -Although we say this every week, it is absurd that a 16-year-old could be so skilled at football. made a few foolish decisions in the early half, but before he was replaced shortly after the hour, he had a significant impact.

Alvaro Morata, CF: 7/10 -was the one to tie the loose ends of Spain's offense together in the second half after failing to probe Germany in the first. Apparently received a booking off the field and is no longer in the semifinals.

Nico Williams, left-wing, 6/10- Even watching Williams perform was exhilarating. Germany was less of a direct threat today, but it was still scampering.

Substitutes

SUB: Dani Olmo - 9/10 - (8' for Pedri) This week, there was a lot of discussion in Spain over whether Olmo should start ahead of Pedri, and he provided a convincing response. played high up, occasionally playing practically next the striker, and he made the crucial two goal contributions.

SUB: Fernandez Nacho (46' for Le Normand) - 6/10 - Made up for Le Normand's lack of elite experience, but he was still too short to fend off Germany's attacks.

SUB: Ferran Torres (63' for Yamal) - 5 stars

SUB: Mikel Oyarzabal (80' for Morata) – 6/10

SUB: Mikel Merino (for Williams, 80') - 8/10

5/10 for SUB: Joselu (102' for Fabian)

David Raya, Alex Remiro, Daniel Vivian, Jesus Navas, Alejandro Grimaldo, Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena, Fermin Lopez, and Ayoze Perez were the substitutes who were not utilized. 

Manager Luis de la Fuente: 7/10 - Spain struggled to contain Germany when they went all out and tried to intimidate them, but they were able to rally and record an incredibly convincing victory. 

Germany player ratings (Formation 4,2.3,1)

GK: Manuel Neuer - 6/10 - In the end, unable to prevent Spain's two goals.

RB: Joshua Kimmich - 7/10 - Before taking a more cautious stance, Kimmich let Williams run into space early on. more helpful in the attacking third, particularly when it came to setting up Wirtz's equalizer.

Antonio Rudiger, cb: 5/10 An oddly inconsistent and unpleasant performance from the typically terrifying Rudiger.

CB: Jonathan Tah - 5/10 - Moves slowly and reacts to danger a little too slowly. taken off for reinforcements in the attack later in the day.

LB: David Raum - 4/10 - Shortly after Spain took the lead, Nagelsmann tenderly urged him to step aside after giving him nightmares by Yamal.

CM: Emre Can - 4/10 - Added vigor and pace to the midfield, but Spain was able to slip by him with ease. By replacing Can after just forty-five minutes, Nagelsmann made up for his mistake.

CM: 5/10 for Toni Kroos forced into retirement following the conclusion of Germany's competition. managed to avoid penalty at first for a number of fouls, including one that hurt Pedri two minutes into the match. lacked his customary hold on a game.

Leroy Sane, RW: 4/10 was taken out of the game at halftime as well, having had little success in it.

AM: 5/10 Ilkay Gundogan This tournament, Germany's captain was hooked again when they brought on another striker in an attempt to score goals.

LW: 5/10 for Jamal Musiala did a good job at times carrying the ball, but that was about all he did.

Kai Havertz received a score of 5/10 for skewed several half-chances without really getting too near. shown up following his presentation by the occupied Fullkrug.

Substitutes

SUB: Robert Andrich (46' for Can) - 6/10 - Gave Germany the momentum needed to contend.

Substitute: Florian Wirtz (46' for Sane) - 8/10 - Provided Germany with everything Sane neglected. His excellent equalizer almost made him the hero.

SUB: Maximilian Mittelstadt (57' for Raum) - 7/10 - Raum's left-back play has really improved.

SUB: Niclas Fullkrug (57' for Gundogan) - 8/10 - His physicality altered the course of the match.

5/10 for Thomas Muller (80' for Tah) in the Sub

Waldemar Anton (91' for Havertz) as the substitute

Manager Julian Nagelsmann - 6/10 - By altering to a 4-4-2 formation, Germany almost made it into the final four. They were, regrettably, not the superior team over the whole 120 minutes.