Germany Women 2-0 Spain Women: Germans book quarter-final spot at Euro 2022 after victory | Football News

Germany have booked their spot in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals and topped Group B after a clinical 2-0 victory against Spain at the Brentford Community Stadium.

The Germans again showed why they are considered among the tournament favourites as they secured three points with two goals in the first half.

It took just three minutes for their pressing game to come up trumps again, having been so effective against Denmark. A poor clearance from Spain goalkeeper Sandra Panos saw Klara Buhl with the ball at her feet and made it count as she fired Germany ahead.

In the 36th minute, Alexandra Popp scored her second successive Euros goal in as many appearances, expertly nodding home from Felicitas Rauch’s corner to ultimately seal Germany’s path into the quarter finals.

It was a game that showed just how much Spain are missing star players Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso. They looked like a classic Spanish side with slick passing, wonderful attacking play and plenty of possession – but they lacked a cutting edge, having just three shots on target.

They will now face Denmark on Saturday in a straight shootout for the second quarter-final spot. The winner will face England in Brighton on Wednesday evening.

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What’s next?

Germany bring their group stage to an end against Finland on Saturday at the Stadium MK; kick-off at 8pm. At the same time, Spain will return to the Brentford Community Stadium to play Denmark.

Germany have now booked a quarter-final spot on Thursday July 21, facing the runners up of Group A.

Follow Euro 2022 across Sky Sports

Keep up with all the latest from Euro 2022 across Sky Sports and Sky Sports News this summer.

Coverage will be anchored by Sky Sports WSL presenter Caroline Barker, alongside Jessica Creighton and Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, Karen Carney, Sue Smith, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Laura Bassett will give analysis throughout the tournament.

They will also be joined by experienced England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Manchester City defender Esme Morgan.

The pundits and presenters will work from the Sky Sports Women’s Euro 2022 Mobile Presentation Bus, which will follow the Sky Sports News team around the country to the various stadiums where matches are being played.

In addition, Sky Sports’ Essential Football Podcast will be rebranded for the tournament to Sky Sports Women’s Euros Podcast from 21 June. Hosted by Charlotte Marsh and Anton Toloui, it will feature exclusive news and player interviews in addition to a strong programme line-up around the tournament.