Former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Germany defender Markus Babbel says Spain will be labelled as favourites for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, but he is finding it hard to call a winner.
La Roja booked their place in Berlin after beating France in the semi-final, despite going 1-0 down early on.
They will face England, who scored a last-gasp winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night and marking back-to-back final appearances for Gareth Southgate.
Spain have been in exceptional form in Germany, beating Italy, Croatia and the hosts on their run.
Babbel, who won the tournament with Germany in 1996, says they have been the best team to watch this summer.
Speaking exclusively to 101GreatGoals on behalf of NewBettingOffers, he said: “100%. For me, they have been the best. It doesn’t matter what happens on Sunday because in one game, anything can happen.
“But until now, it is Spain, by far the best team in the tournament. They are skilful, they are tactically top, individually, they are top, there are so many great things.
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“It’s very difficult to play against them because they have so much confidence.
“It’s unbelievable and they’re not arrogant. They believe they are winning this tournament and they’re showing it every game.
“And I’m really looking forward for Sunday because my favourite ahead of the tournament was England.
“I’m not 100% sure if they’re physically strong enough because they have always periods in the game, if they look tired, they can’t bring the energy on the pitch.
“If you go the English side to the Spanish side, I would say the English side, they have so much more potential from the players.
“But as a group it looks fantastic what Spain are doing and of course they are the favourites on Sunday.”
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Publish date : 2024-07-11 12:33:54
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