Fabian Ruiz needs to “do one thing historic” for Spain after reserving a spot within the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory over Georgia in Cologne.
La Roja discovered themselves behind resulting from Robin Le Normand’s 18th-minute personal aim, however got here from behind to register the most important win margin from a shedding place within the competitors’s historical past.
Rodri bought the equaliser within the first half, earlier than Fabian, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo sealed the victory, with an eye catching quarter-final in opposition to Germany subsequent up for Spain.
Fabian praised Spain’s spirit to come back from behind and is already trying previous their last-eight assembly with Germany.
“We performed a fantastic second half, the group gave every little thing on the pitch,” Ruiz mentioned.
“Germany? Any opponent is troublesome. We all know what a fantastic group they’re, that they play at house… however we’re assured in ourselves, we’re very excited, and we wish to do one thing historic for our nation.”
Ni el defensa ni nuestro cámara lo pueden capturar.
Lo de @willliamsssnico es otro rollo.#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/C9f4FaXOnM
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) June 30, 2024
Williams scored his first European Championships aim for the nationwide group, additionally getting an help in a standout efficiency.
Like Fabian, he has his sights firmly set on the massive prize after making it 4 wins from 4 within the event.
“We’re very joyful to get by to the quarter-finals, very excited,” he mentioned.
“Step-by-step, we’ve got proven that we’re a fantastic group and if we proceed at this stage, we are able to do nice issues.
“Their aim was a mistake, it was unintentional, all of us cheered [Spain’s own goalscorer] Robin [Le Normand] on and, in the long run, we’re all happy and joyful.
“[Germany will be] very troublesome, they’re a tricky nut to crack, however we’ve got a beautiful, well-structured group and if we play at this stage we are able to win.”
