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Spain v Georgia LIVE: Euro 2024 result as Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal inspire La Roja into quarter-finals

Spain 4-1 Georgia: La Roja turned on the style after falling behind to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final tie with hosts Germany

Germany fans sing You'll Never Walk Alone before Euro 2024 match

Stylish Spain recovered from the shock of conceding an early own goal to eventually overrun a tireless and spirited Georgia 4-1 and surge into a mouthwatering Euro 2024 quarter-final with Germany.

After withstanding a near-constant early assault, with outstanding keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili making several good saves, Georgia stunned the crowd by taking the lead with their first attack after 18 minutes when Otar Kakabadze’s fizzing cross was diverted into his own net by the chest of Spain’s Robin Le Normand.

The Spaniards levelled the last-16 contest through Rodri from the edge of the box in the 39th minute and, after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia almost scored a stunning second from near the halfway line for the tournament outsiders, Fabian Ruiz headed Spain ahead six minutes into the second half.

Spain continued to press and probe but the Georgians ran themselves ragged to keep them at bay until Nico Williams finally broke clear to slam in the third, with Dani Olmo neatly tucking home the fourth goal seven minutes from time to secure their fourth win of the tournament.

Follow all the latest updates from Cologne plus the result and reaction from Gelsenkirchen as England play Slovakia:

Spain v Georgia TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight

Luis de la Fuente’s majestic Spain side will face Euro 2024’s surprise package Georgia in an intriguing last-16 tie this evening.

La Roja were arguably the only side to put in three impressive performances in their group games, smashing Croatia 3-0 before easily beating Italy to ensure qualification with a game to spare before their second team downed Albania.

And they’ll face a Georgia side that is looking to secure perhaps the biggest upset in European Championship history when the two face off in Cologne.

Spain v Georgia TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture

Spain have been arguably the best side at Euro 2024 so far, but they’ll face a spirited Georgia side in Cologne

Jack Rathborn30 June 2024 12:28

Declan Rice involved in heated altercation with Slovakia manager after England win

Things got heated at the end of England’s win over Slovakia, with Declan Rice involved in a clash with Slovakia’s manager.

Declan Rice involved in heated altercation with Slovakia manager after England win

Rice was led away by Ivan Toney after he was shoved in the chest by Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona

Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 11:00

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