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European cup (e.g. soccer)
It's going to be a highly-anticipated semifinal.
Spanish
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French
Start a strong dialog. This game is known as the "top half of death" of the competition, both teams have excellent players and tactical system, the game will have a direct impact on the direction of this year's European Cup Championship winners.
Spain has shown great spectacle in this tournament, with young players Nick Williams and Yamal particularly eye-catching, bringing new vigor to the team with their speed and breakthrough ability. However, after the quarterfinal against Germany, Spain suffered personnel losses. Main center back Lenorman and right back Carvajal will both miss the match due to suspension, while the injury of midfield star Pedri is even more detrimental to the team's strength. Nevertheless, Spain remains undefeated, winning all five matches without experiencing a penalty shootout, demonstrating strong overall strength and tactical execution.
Facing the upcoming challenges, Spain manager De La Fuente will have to make adjustments accordingly. He may use substitutes to fill in the gaps, and will also consider whether to change the tactical layout to adapt to the new lineup. Spain's offense has been performing well, but the pressure on the defense will increase as they will be missing two key defensive players.
On the other side, although France has yet to score a sporting goal in this year's Cup, their overall strength should not be underestimated. Although Griezmann's form is average and Mbappe is struggling to find his best form, the French team still has a number of world-class stars, including the core of the midfield such as Pogba and Kante, as well as attackers such as Giroud and Dembele. France will have the return of Rabiot, who was suspended for accumulating yellow cards in their last match, which will undoubtedly strengthen their midfield. Head coach Didier Deschamps has deep pockets and a wealth of tactical options, how he will line up his troops and activate his team's attacking firepower will be a major point of interest in the match.
This game is not only a technical battle, but also a mental and physical confrontation. Both teams will need to be at their best at key moments to get the upper hand in this hard-fought battle. Whether Spain's youthful storm will continue to sweep through, or France's experience and depth will come into play, we shall see. Regardless of the outcome, this is a classic matchup worth watching.
