Goal-shy France will be aiming to silence critics in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal against Spain in Munich, while Spain hopes to maintain their impressive form despite missing key players.

Spain and France, renowned European football powerhouses, are set to clash in a highly anticipated semifinal as favorites of the tournament.

The talented Kylian Mbappe leads the French attack, while exciting young winger Lamine Yamal is also making an impact. Despite high expectations, France has struggled in recent matches.

Spain, boasting a perfect record at Euro 2024, leads in goals, attempts, and balls recovered, positioning themselves as the frontrunners for the championship.

France has faced criticism for lackluster performances, including reaching the semifinals without scoring from open play.

In coach Didier Deschamps' tenure, France's Euros history has been less stellar compared to their World Cup success, with a runner-up finish in 2016 being their best result.

In a quarterfinal nail-biter, France overcame Portugal in a penalty shootout, with concerns lingering over Mbappe's form and Griezmann's performance.

Spain, on the other hand, is in exceptional form with a perfect winning streak but will be without key players in the semifinal clash.

The semifinal winner will face either England or Netherlands in the final showdown.

Spain has won all five matches at Euro 2024, aiming to make history by claiming a sixth consecutive victory at the European Championship.

Anticipated line-ups:

Spain: Unai Simon: Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams
Suspended: Carvajal, Le Normand

France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappe