Spain Faces Germany for Olympic Bronze in Women’s Soccer

Excitement is in the air as Spain gears up to take on Germany for the bronze medal in women’s soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After a tough loss against Brazil in the semifinals, Montse Tome’s team hopes to bounce back and capture a medal on Friday.

The match kicks off at 9 a.m. ET, with Spain entering as the favorite. Their odds sit at -127 to win within 90 minutes, while Germany is the underdog at +295. A draw can be placed at +255, with a total goal over/under set at 2.5. Many expect a thrilling game since both teams are desperate for a victory.

Spain faced Germany previously in the European Championships in 2022, where they came out on top with a 2-0 win. However, they have to stay sharp this time, especially since Germany’s defense has excelled at shutting down opponents, keeping the USWNT from scoring until the last moments of their semifinal match.

Germany will need to adapt quickly without their star forward, Lea Schuller, who is out due to injury. Yet, they proved their defensive resilience by limiting the U.S. goals in the semifinals, showing they can hold their ground against offensive teams like Spain.

While Spain has shown great offensive power throughout the tournament, scoring nine goals from seven different players, they must avoid making mistakes on defense to secure the victory. With a talented roster and a strong drive to claim a medal, they are ready to give it their all.

As fans eagerly await the clash, it remains to be seen if Spain can leverage their strong lineup, featuring big names like Alexia, Bonmatí, and Hermoso, to overcome a determined German team. Will they rise to the occasion, or will Germany pull off an upset?