Gündogan relishing Spain challenge after Germany lift nation’s mood

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Hosts face Spain in quarter-final worthy of Euro 2024 finalGündogan: ‘We’re looking forward to it with a smile’Ilkay Gündogan believes Germany can look forward to their quarter-final against Spain “with a smile” having already changed the mood in the country and fulfilled their objectives at Euro 2024.The midfielder said that the challenge now is seek perfection in order to apply the “ice on the topping” by continuing in the competition. To help them do so, their head coach Julian Nagelsmann revealed he had a plan to stop Spain dominating through Rodri, to deal with Lamine Yamal, who Gündogan insisted Germany did not plan to kick,and that the takers have already been named should the tie reach a penalty shootout. Continue reading...

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