Spain vs France - Euro 2024 semi-final: Live score, team news and updates as European giants clash in bid to make the final against England or Netherlands

This individual battle could be key tonight.

38-year-old Jesus Navas can expect one of the toughest nights of his career this evening if Kylian Mbappe is on it.

Yes, Navas does have pace, but certainly not as much as he used to.

The French winger has struggled this tournament, though, his mask is causing him all sorts of trouble.

He will be licking his licks at the prospect of tonight, though.

Aadam Patel, Mail Sport, in Munich:

The French presence in Munich is certainly outdoing the Spanish.

Thousands of France fans have already packed themselves into the Allianz Arena.

They aren't just admiring the turf either, they are setting the scene in what is set to be a loud night.

The atmosphere is already ramping up.

It just got real!

Kylian Mbappe has arrived at the Allianz arena alongside his French teammates ahead of tonight's crunch match.

It's fair to say, they look like they mean business. Not a smile in sight.

They've been here before, they know what it takes.

Aadam Patel, Mail Sport, in Munich:

One team scores, the other stifles.

Spain's attacking fluidity in this tournament has been something to just sit back and admire.

They have netted the most goals of any team this tournament, netting 11 in five matches, so far.

But they may find it tougher to hit the net tonight.

They are up against the toughest defence in Euro 2024, France.

Didier Deschamps' side are very sturdy at the back, they have only conceded once all tournament.

Who will come out on top in the battle?

Well, I was right about Dani Olmo!

I mean, I'm pretty sure everybody expected Olmo to be named as Pedri's replacement tonight.

Jesus Navas and Nacho Fernandez are the other two changes to the side that beat Germany on Friday.

Alvaro Morata also keeps his place despite all the drama!

These two teams certainly have a history.

Spain and France have met on six serious occasions at major tournaments.

It's fair to say, it's rarely a boring clash...

Why do I say that? well, these results will show you just what I mean:

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Look, it's completely understandable why Spaniards are so upset with Alvaro Morata over his comments yesterday.

When the country has one of its biggest matches in recent history coming up, you want the preparation to be smooth sailing.

And while although I agree that his comments are ill-timed, it makes sense why he made them.

Want to know why?

Well, I have the perfect article for you to read about it, by yours truly.

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Spain's preparations have not been the smoothest, that's for sure.

When your captain comes out swinging, saying he's not 'respected', it's sure to shake the camp.

Well, that's exactly what Alvaro Morata has done...

The striker went to the Spanish press on Monday to share his discontent at the lack of respect he gets in Spain.

In turn, he has stated that he will likely retire from international football upon the conclusion of Euro 2024.

It's fair to say, these comments have not gone down well in Spain.

They will surely forgive him if he scores tonight, though?

Didier Deschamps, France manager, speaking on Monday:

Luis de la Fuente, Spain boss, speaking on Monday:

Speaking of team news, Luis de la Fuente has some big calls to make tonight.

One of those is in regards to replacing Pedri. I don't envy him on this one.

The Barcelona man picked up a knee injury after just eight minutes in their quarter-final against Germany.

You could hear the groans all the way from Spain when he started rolling around on the floor.

It was obvious straight away that he would be out for a while.

Can they cope without him? I believe so.

Dani Olmo was given the task of replacing him, and my word did he deliver for the Spanish.

He netted the opener in that match, and then sent in a delightful cross for Mikel Merino to dramatically head home in the 119th minute.

Surely, De la Fuente will turn to Olmo tonight?

It seems France's line-up has been leaked...

The French have had troubles with leaks this tournament, and they have yet again.

French media outlet, RMC Sport, have revealed the 11 players they understand will start tonight.

So, here they are:

France LEAKED XI: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kanté, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Kolo Muani, Mbappe

Is this team strong enough to win?

Adrien Rabiot, France midfielder, speaking about Antoine Griezmann on Monday:

Now this is massive news.

According to reports in France, Antoine Griezmann is set to be benched by Didier Deschamps this evening.

Griezmann has been a pivotal part of the French's success in recent years, so for him to be dropped would be a big surprise.

But should it be?

While he has started four of their five games this tournament, Griezmann has struggled to impress.

With their attacking shortcoming this tournament, Deschamps did need to switch it up. It looks like he will be.

Who will come in though?

I suspect Ousmane Dembele will come in on the right of the French attack in a system change.

Dembele was bright when he came on against Portugal, so it would make a lot of sense.

I saw this tweet and simply had to share it.

The story of Lamine Yamal is sensational. It also shows that you can do a lot in a year.

Within the space of 12 months, he has gone from playing France at Under 17s level, to now in a European Championship semi-final.

Well, if he gets picked that is.

What were you doing at 16? I was consuming Yazoo's and Haribo's as my lunch on a daily basis.

I still do that, to be honest.

Alan Shearer, former England captain, predicting the outcome of Spain vs France via Betfair:

The French and the Spanish seem to be getting along.

In the hours before kick-off, fans of both sides have been gathering in Munich's city centre to get in the spirit for tonight's match.

Sometimes in football, this can cause problems, but not today. The love is being shared between the countries.

They are neighbours after all...

Although, my neighbor and I don't always see eye-to-eye.

France's road to Munich has not been quite as smooth as Spain's.

Didier Deschamps' side have certainly rode their luck on several occasions this tournament. They won't care, though.

They were beaten to top spot in Group D by Austria, finishing on five points. Not many predicted that, that's for sure.

Their attacking struggles then continued into the last 16, and then the quarter-finals. But yet again, it didn't matter.

So, let's look back at their results:

So, how did Spain get here then?

It's fair to say, they have been the best team in this tournament, so far. They have truly deserved their spot in the semi-finals.

They cruised through the group stage, getting past the likes of Croatia and Italy with relative ease.

The knockout stages may have proved tougher - more dramatic too - but their freight train has not slowed down.

Let's have a look at all five of their results:

This match feels like it has the makings of a classic.

Yes, Tyson Fury’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk was nearly two months ago now, but the heavyweights are truly back in action tonight.

You have Spain who have been awoken by boss Luis de la Fuente from their slumber. His young team have breathed life, and hope, back into Spanish international football.

Then there is France. Despite being largely underwhelming this tournament, under Didier Deschamps they just know how to get the job done.

The two sides have differing styles, but both have the same goal.

It’s set up to be a cracker.

Tonight is a night where dreams will be made, and they will also be destroyed.

The European Championship has got to that stage where there is simply no messing about anymore. It’s crunch time.

Two giant footballing nations, steeped in rich footballing history, are about to do battle in Munich for a spot in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

Will it go to Spain and Luis de la Fuente’s scintillating young side? Or will the ever-pragmatic French make another major tournament final?

It’s a match that you simply don’t want to miss.