U-21 Euros: Spain meets Italy, England plays Germany in titanic semi-finals
The semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship are set, with a pair of mouthwatering encounters on the horizon.
By virtue of Italy's 1-0 win over Germany on Saturday, the Azzurrini topped Group C, and will now meet Spain in a matchup between the tournament's two most star-studded squads. The Spaniards have been dominant thus far in the competition, winning all three group games, while banging in nine goals in the process.
The task is a daunting one for Luigi Di Biagio's men, who will be without electrifying winger Domenico Berardi through suspension.
The other contest is equally enticing.
Germany, despite the feisty loss to the Italians, advanced as the best runner-up from the three-group tournament, setting up a semi-final clash with England.
Both matches are slated for Tuesday.