🔴 LIVE: Impressive Spain knock Georgia out of EURO 2024

Sunday's action saw England leave it late to stun Slovakia while Spain thumped four past debutant Georgia. Look back on the best stats and images from both games.

2024-06-30T20:53:28Z

FULL-TIME: SPAIN 4-1 GEORGIA

La Roja showed their class against minnows Georgia and move on to the quarter-finals.

The fairytale run is over for the debutants despite taking a dream lead. Spain, meanwhile, now meet hosts Germany.

2024-06-30T20:50:59Z

Meanwhile, England captain Harry Kane is welcoming another gritty match in the quarter-finals against Switzerland.

2024-06-30T20:49:18Z

88': Here's another wildly impressive stat for the future of Spain.

2024-06-30T20:48:30Z

87': The final minutes for Georgia here. But what a tournament they had! From qualifying to reaching the knockouts. It was more than an impressive campaign for the debutants.

And with a population of just 3.7m, too.

2024-06-30T20:44:19Z

83': GOAL! SPAIN 4-1 GEORGIA

We have another one in Mamardashvili's net. Which to be honest doesn't do the goalkeeper justice as he's been one of the best at EURO 2024.

This time, it's Dani Olmo striking for Spain.

2024-06-30T20:40:09Z

81': Given the way things are going, we wholeheartedly agree!

2024-06-30T20:38:01Z

79': Yamal is 16. Nico Williams is 21. Spain's future? Sorted.

2024-06-30T20:36:19Z

75': GOAL! SPAIN 3-1 GEORGIA

Forget what we mentioned earlier, Spain have scored a third.

Nico Williams was in acres of space on the left wing and used his pace to get beyond Georgia's back line before ultimately roofing the ball into the net.

2024-06-30T20:33:44Z

74': NO GOAL!

Spain thought they had all but put this one to bed against Georgia when Yamal's shot deflected into the net. Unfortunately for him, it was ruled offside.

2024-06-30T20:32:29Z

72': The man representing the club from the capital of France comes up big for Spain.

2024-06-30T20:29:54Z

70': Georgia, while not as lively as before, still look well up for the challenge.

Will their dream tournament come to an end shortly? They have 20 minutes to turn things around.

2024-06-30T20:27:37Z

66': You can tell La Roja are looking to get Yamal his first goal of the tournament, and what a moment it would be for the 16-year-old!

2024-06-30T20:26:28Z

60': Spain continue to tinker, as Georgia appear to be running out of gas.

2024-06-30T20:13:18Z

54': If you weren't a Barcelona fan, you probably had never heard of Lamine Yamal before. That's undoubtedly not the case for any football fan now!

2024-06-30T20:11:13Z

51': GOAL! SPAIN 2-1 GEORGIA

Teenage dream Lamine Yamal has delivered for the national team yet again. The 16-year-old's inch-perfect cross found Fabian Ruiz at the back post.

2024-06-30T20:08:41Z

49': CHANCE!

The star of Georgian football almost caught Unai Simon out of nowehre. Unfortunately for Kvaratskhelia, his long-range attempt fell just short.

2024-06-30T20:05:11Z

46': SECOND HALF UNDERWAY!

The players have returned to the pitch in Cologne.

Spain had an attempt on goal within the first 30 seconds of the second half. Buckle up!

2024-06-30T20:04:07Z

Someone get us an Own Goal shirt, stat.

2024-06-30T19:55:57Z

We're just bringing your attention back to our earlier point about Nico Williams.

Talke about quality!

2024-06-30T19:54:14Z

Pedri = perfection.

2024-06-30T19:51:15Z

HALF-TIME! SPAIN 1-1 GEORGIA

The players have left the pitch as we look ahead to the second 45 minutes.

Georgia are very much up for the challenge here. And as good as Spain are, they haven't found a way to put this one to bed.

2024-06-30T19:46:26Z

45': Here's a wild stat for you...

2024-06-30T19:45:57Z

44': We were a little tied up with that goal, but we'd like to shout out Nico Williams' control skills.

Two brilliant first touches cushioned the the ball down before Rodri struck.

2024-06-30T19:42:41Z

40': GOAL! SPAIN 1-1 GEORGIA

We're all square in Cologne now. Manchester City midfielder Rodri has done it again on the big stage with a low drive from the top of the box.

2024-06-30T19:38:26Z

37': For any basketball fans out there who can't watch the game right now. Here's some insight.

2024-06-30T19:35:22Z

Elsewhere at EURO 2024, Jude Bellingham hasn't held back after England survived against Slovakia.

The Real Madrid star netted a brilliant bicycle kick to stun his opponents and push the match into extra-time all while silencing the critics.

2024-06-30T19:32:15Z

29': Georgia loves that they're leading the favourites. And their energy is surging inside a raucous stadium.

Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia kickstarted a few counterattacks but can't get a decent shot off. Should Spain be worried?

2024-06-30T19:27:56Z

26': Looking at the stats Spain are still controlling this one. Since conceding, it's been all La Roja.

2024-06-30T19:23:26Z

22': Here's a look at the moment, and what it means for the debutants.

2024-06-30T19:20:47Z

19': GOAL! SPAIN 0-1 GEORGIA

Well, we didn't see that one coming! Georgia's fairytale might continue on Sunday after an own-goal put them ahead.

Robin Le Normand is the unlucky Spaniard.

2024-06-30T19:13:13Z

10': Spain are unsurprisingly on top here in the opening 10 minutes. Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata, in particular, look up for the challenge.

Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has been called into action, but he's shown why he was one of the best during the group stage.

2024-06-30T19:03:41Z

KICK OFF! And in case you missed it, it's an expected lineup from both sides.

2024-06-30T18:45:58Z

After that early craziness, we're gearing up to see Spain and Georgia go head-to-head.

Will another EURO 2024 match deliver the drama on Sunday?

2024-06-30T18:38:31Z

FULL TIME: ENGLAND ARE INTO THE LAST EIGHT

A massive turnaround from the Three Lions and heartbreak for Slovenia.

It was ugly, but it doesn't matter. They will play Switzerland on Saturday.

2024-06-30T18:37:32Z

121': CHANCE!

A break from England reaches Ivan Toney, who fires over from outside penalty area.

Into one minute of added time....

2024-06-30T18:36:26Z

But these scenes make it all worth it.

The Three Lions are still holding onto their slender lead into the final minute of extra time.

2024-06-30T18:32:47Z

England are not having it their own way....

2024-06-30T18:30:52Z

114': England are dropping deeper and asking Slovakia to break them down.

It's risky, but for now it is working for them.

2024-06-30T18:22:59Z

105': Two more England changes as Ezri Konsa and Conor Gallagher replace Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.

They will be hoping and praying they don't come to regret that if it goes to a penalty shoot out.

2024-06-30T18:19:58Z

HALF TIME

England are holding on. They are 15 minutes away from the next round.

2024-06-30T18:18:27Z

105': CHANCE!

Slovakia are still a threat, and Peter Perarik flings himself at a ball in the box, sending his effort just over.

2024-06-30T18:13:05Z

100': England have moved Eberechi Eze to left wing back for extra time.

Comfortable so far, but there could yet be a twist.

2024-06-30T18:04:01Z

91': IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE

Harry Kane heads England into the lead less than a minute into extra time!

Wow.

2024-06-30T17:59:58Z

FULL TIME: ENGLAND 1-1 SLOVAKIA

Extra time awaits. England looked down and out, but Bellingham dragged them back in.

Now you'd have to fancy them to go on and win.

2024-06-30T17:57:06Z

He does it again.

2024-06-30T17:55:45Z

95: GOAL!

WOW!

With a minute left to go, England equalise!

It's some goal too, with Jude Bellingham scoring an overhead kick!

2024-06-30T17:54:33Z

94': Slovakia are on the verge of their greatest ever victory.

England chuck on Ivan Toney for Phil Foden.

2024-06-30T17:50:20Z

90': England have five minutes of added time to get a goal.

It really is crunch time.

2024-06-30T17:46:18Z

84': SUBSTITUTION:

Another change for England as Eberechi Eze is sent on in place of Kobbie Mainoo.

Still Anthony Gordon, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins watch on..

2024-06-30T17:42:09Z

81': CHANCE!

More agony for England! Declan Rice decides to take things into his own hands and thunders an effort in from outside the box, only for the ball to slam back off the post.

Kane tries to follow it in but blazes over.

And still the minutes tick down...

2024-06-30T17:38:29Z

78': CHANCE!

What a chance for Harry Kane. A free kick is whipped in by Phil Foden and Kane meets it with a free header, but powers his effort wide.

2024-06-30T17:31:55Z

70': England have looked a bit brighter in this second half, but still haven't had a shot on target.

It's getting towards last chance saloon here as we enter the last 20 minutes.

2024-06-30T17:27:10Z

65' SUBSTITUTION:

After a couple of Slovakian changes, England finally make their move.

Kieran Trippier can't continue after a knock so Cole Palmer comes on, with Bukayo Saka moving to left back.

Will it make a difference?

2024-06-30T17:23:55Z

60': England have a free kick just outside the penalty area, with Kieran Trippier and Phil Foden both over it.

Trippier has form after his 2018 goal against Croatia, but it is Foden who takes it, and hits the Slovakia wall.

It's just not working for Southgate's side.

2024-06-30T17:22:01Z

England got away with one here....

A loose free kick was seized upon by Strelec, who almost found the back of the net from the centre-circle.

2024-06-30T17:11:36Z

50': DISALLOWED GOAL - ENGLAND 0-1 SLOVAKIA

A massive goal for Southgate and for England ruled out.

His gamble almost paid off as Kieran Trippier pulls the ball across the box to Phil Foden, who taps home.

But a VAR check sees Foden has strayed ahead of the ball and into an offside position.

That would have been England's first shot on target....

2024-06-30T17:06:59Z

The second half is underway.

2024-06-30T17:05:26Z

Somehow, no changes at half time for England.

Not sure what more he needs to see to make a substitute.

Slovakia are in dreamland as it stands.

2024-06-30T16:57:33Z

It's not pretty in Gelsenkirchen....

2024-06-30T16:50:07Z

Eight years and three days ago, England were knocked out of EURO 2016 by Iceland.

They were ranked 34th in the World at the time.

Slovakia are ranked 45th at the moment...

Where would it rank in England's worst ever defeats if they can't find the back of the net?

2024-06-30T16:45:34Z

44': England have offered nothing since going a goal down. Something has to change at the break.

Southgate is deep in conversation with his coaches. He has a massive job on his hands, and his England legacy may well rest on his decisions in the next hour.

2024-06-30T16:38:26Z

Lots of calls for Cole Palmer on social media....

Would he fix this? I'm not sure Lionel Messi would even manage that. They've been woeful.

2024-06-30T16:32:34Z

30': 30 minutes in and Martin Dubravka still hasn't had to get his gloves dirty.

At the other end....

England look disjointed and the fans are letting them know about it, with boos ringing around the stadium.

2024-06-30T16:27:12Z

25' GOAL: 1-0 Slovakia

What was I saying? Slovakia break and a long ball is flicked on to Strelec, who slipped in Schranz to poke past Pickford.

It's not even that much of a surprise, and gives England a mountain to climb.

2024-06-30T16:25:12Z

24': England are beginning to get a hold of things, but not creating much.

Mainoo fires over from the edge of the box, but they still look vulnerable in the wide areas.

2024-06-30T16:18:13Z

17: YELLOW CARD

The card is out again!

This time an obvious one as Jude Bellingham dives in and misses the ball, picking up a yellow card in the process.

4 cards in 17 minutes!

2024-06-30T16:15:11Z

12' CHANCE: England have had a couple of warnings and are bailed out by Marc Guehi this time, as Lukas Haraslin charges through on goal, only to be denied by the England defender.

The card comes out again moments later, with Juraj Kucka going into the referees book.

2024-06-30T16:10:58Z

9' CHANCE: Kieran Trippier must do better.

Found by Bellingham at the edge of the box in acres of space, he balloons an effort well over the bar. It's England's first shot of the game.

2024-06-30T16:08:44Z

7' YELLOW CARD: Second England player in the book quickly as Kobbie Mainoo steps on the foot of Duda inside the Slovakia area.

It might not finish 11vs11 with how card happy the referee seems this afternoon.

2024-06-30T16:05:07Z

4' YELLOW CARD: First flash point of the game as Kieran Trippier sells teammate Marc Guehi short, with the Crystal Palace defender forced to pick up a yellow card to prevent a counter attack.

It means he will miss any potential clash with Switzerland....

2024-06-30T16:01:46Z

KICK OFF: The anthems have been sung, the players are ready.

90 minutes stand between one of these sides, and a last eight spot.

2024-06-30T15:54:49Z

Seems like the Everton man is okay and takes his place in the tunnel.

There is so much quality in the England side, could this be the game it finally clicks into place?

2024-06-30T15:41:22Z

Bit of a concern for England as Jordan Pickford seems to have picked up an injury in the warm up.

The issue came as he made a save to his left, but he seems okay to take his place between the posts for kick off.

2024-06-30T15:37:25Z

No pressure on the lad then, just put in the same bracket as Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney....

2024-06-30T15:24:16Z

Mainoo has been gaining a lot of support from ex-England players without playing so far this tournament.

He has a chance to prove them right this evening. Get it wrong and England may be heading home. Those are the stakes in tournament football.

2024-06-30T15:02:43Z

🚨 ENGLAND VS SLOVAKIA TEAM NEWS:

England make one change from the side which drew with Slovenia, bringing in Kobbie Mainoo for his first tournament start in place of Conor Gallagher.

Slovakia, meanwhile, are unchanged from their 1-1 draw with Romania.

England XI: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Mainoo, Rice, Saka, Bellingham, Foden, Kane.

Slovakia XI: Dubravka, Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko, Kucka, Lobotka, Duda, Schranz, Strelec, Haraslin.

2024-06-30T14:52:22Z

Speaking of fans, there is expected to be a healthy England contingent at the game this afternoon, despite tickets still being on sale.

They are enjoying themselves in the local bars and squares ahead of the encounter, while others are busy getting their flags in place.

2024-06-30T14:34:49Z

All of the stats favour England for this afternoon's encounter...

But when they last met at a major tournament in EURO 2016, Slovakia grabbed a goalless draw.

Fans will be hoping it will be more eventful than that this time around....

2024-06-30T14:26:28Z

For Spain to go through to the last eight though, they will have to get past Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is enjoying some of the games of his life.

He was asked earlier this week about the Spanish attack, and simply replied “Good luck to them.”

2024-06-30T13:56:51Z

After England vs Slovakia, Spain take on minnows Georgia for a spot in the last eight against Germany.

La Rioja impressed in the group stages, but made a whole host of changes for the final game.

That is set to be reversed, with Luis de la Fuente expected to go back to the side that impressed in the second group game.

2024-06-30T13:37:05Z

Kobbie Mainoo has been tipped to start in midfield for England tonight in place of Conor Gallagher.

With stuff like this in training, it's no surprise.

Will he be the man to make them tick?

2024-06-30T13:15:34Z

Safe to say, England have done little to impress so far this tournament, and Southgate has copped a fair bit of stick for the turgid performances.

He was asked about that yesterday, and insisted that fan sentiment didn't bother him.

Should England begin to turn on the style in the knockout rounds, their drab draws in the group stage will quickly be forgotten of course.

2024-06-30T12:54:57Z

It's going to be one of those days isn't it?

Yet more transfer news as Chelsea agree a deal to sign midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City.

You can read all about that here.

2024-06-30T12:44:41Z

Back to some breaking news now, and Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Douglas Luiz to Juventus.

You can read more about that here.

With 15 goals and assists last season, will Villa miss him in 24/25?

2024-06-30T12:26:32Z

England fans aren't known for their originality when it comes to chants on the international stage, but could that be about to change?

This one is a cracker.

Mind you, I'm not sure the crowd in Gelsenkirchen will be able to hit quite the same notes.

2024-06-30T12:15:05Z

There's no let-up on the transfer exits today with Barcelona the latest to announce high-profile departures. Our colleague Ben Browning has the latest in his write-up here.

2024-06-30T11:23:54Z

All eyes will soon be on Gelsenkirchen, where England and Slovakia face off and the teams are evenly matched if this combined XI from WhoScored is to believed.

2024-06-30T11:10:25Z

The fallout from Italy's last-16 exit to Switzerland continues with a decision made on Luciano Spalletti's fate as head coach. Here's what the head of the country's football association had to say about his future here.

2024-06-30T10:45:59Z

Some big developments in the transfer market as Tottenham have stolen a march on London counterparts Brentford in the race to sign Leeds midfielder Archie Gray. We've got the full story for you here.

2024-06-30T10:27:58Z

Speaking of La Roja, you wouldn't expect them to be responsible for potentially breaking an international law during their time in Germany but that could soon be the case. Our friends at Football España have the latest on this crazy story.

2024-06-30T10:03:50Z

Spain's showdown with Georgia will pit LaLiga attack against defence as Atlético de Madrid's Álvaro Morata prepares to go toe-to-toe with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Who would your money be on in this contest?

2024-06-30T09:49:07Z

Away from the tournament, many clubs are trimming their squads today ahead of the official start of pre-season. But the race to land Hull City's rising star Jaden Philogene is hotting up

2024-06-30T09:21:17Z

Saturday was a day of sheer insanity in Germany with shock exits and thunderstorms. But what can we expect from today's matches? Look no further than our daily preview piece, which you can read here.

2024-06-30T09:03:04Z

Hello and welcome to Sunday's live blog as we go deep into the EURO 2024 knockout rounds. We'll be bringing you build-up across the day as England, Slovakia, Spain and Georgia prepare to do battle.