Supercomputer simulation predicts what will decide the England vs Spain clash, tonight will be insane
A thrilling simulation of the Euro 2024 final has predicted an intensely dramatic climax to the tournament, with England and Spain vying for the championship at Berlin’s iconic Olympiastadion this Sunday. This anticipated showdown is expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Throughout the tournament, England has had a rollercoaster journey. Despite a lackluster start, they have delivered some nail-biting moments to secure their spot in the final. A stunning injury-time goal by Jude Bellingham in the round-of-16 saved their campaign, and a nerve-wracking penalty shootout saw them overcome Switzerland in the quarter-finals. The drama peaked in the semi-final, where substitute Ollie Watkins clinched a last-gasp winner, leading England to a 2-1 victory.
Spain’s path to the final has been equally dramatic. They scored a thrilling extra-time winner to knock out hosts Germany in the quarter-finals, and then came from behind to defeat France 2-1 in the semi-final. Under the guidance of Luis de la Fuente, Spain has been the standout team of Euro 2024, winning all six of their matches and showcasing some spectacular football.
To forecast the outcome of this eagerly awaited final, The Mirror turned to the EA FC 24 Euro 2024 game mode for a simulation. The line-ups were set as follows:
Spain (4-3-3): Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Olmo, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
England (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Trippier; Foden, Bellingham; Kane.
In the simulation, Spain dominated early on, with 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal wreaking havoc on the flank. Yamal nearly scored with a header that struck the crossbar, and Alvaro Morata squandered a golden opportunity by shooting wildly over from close range after John Stones’ mistake.
England found their rhythm in the second half but faced a major setback with just 15 minutes remaining. Marc Guehi, already on a yellow card for a foul on Morata, received a red card for a reckless challenge, leaving England with ten men. Despite this disadvantage, England managed to hold on and force the game into extra-time.
Gareth Southgate made some bold tactical changes, bringing on Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ollie Watkins. These substitutions proved to be game-changers, setting the stage for an electrifying conclusion.