Spain employed a tactical masterclass in the first half, maintaining a tight, constricted midfield that largely prevented Germany from executing their offensive game plan. While Germany struggled with Spain's speed and transition play, they remained a threat through aerial crosses and direct play to Havertz . You can view the full highlights and analysis on the official beIN SPORTS Match Report .
: Spain arguably edged the first half, attempting eight shots to Germany's three. However, none of Spain's attempts came from inside the box, highlighting Germany's disciplined defensive block. ESP vs GER - First-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
: The best opportunities of the half fell to Germany’s Kai Havertz , who first headed a cross directly at Unai Simón and later scuffed a tame shot at the keeper when he seemed to have only the goalie to beat. Spain employed a tactical masterclass in the first
: The match was interrupted frequently by fouls, with three players receiving yellow cards in the first half alone. First-Half Performance Summary Goals Shots Best Chance Long-range efforts Kai Havertz (Head/Scuffed shot) Early Injury Pedri (8') Tactical Analysis : Spain arguably edged the first half, attempting