France and Spain will both take to the field at the iconic Parc Des Princes to face off for one of the most coveted prizes in sport, an Olympic gold medal.
After both coming from behind to win late on in their semi-final clashes, they will each hope to be more convincing in the final later this week.
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France vs Spain, Olympics 2024 Gold Medal Match
Friday, August 9, 5pm
Parc des Princes, Paris, France
Live on the BBC
France vs Spain Preview
After winning their group convincingly with two 3-0 wins and a 1-0 victory, hosts France were flying high heading into the knockout stages of the competition. With arguably the strongest squad in the tournament, they were many people’s favourites for the gold medal and initially proved why.
A heated quarter-final contest against Argentina brought them back down to earth somewhat as they were challenged for 90 minutes, narrowly scraping with a 1-0 win in what was an extremely fiery affair. They showed their resilience once again in the semi-finals, coming from a goal down to beat Egypt 3-1.
New Bayern Munich signing Michael Olise has been the star of the competition so far and France will be relying on his flair to open up the Spanish defence on Friday. His former Crystal Palace teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta will be hoping to get in on the action as well, being the main focus of the French offence this year in their home Olympics.
Spain eased past Uzbekistan and the Dominican Republic in the group stage but were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in their final match. Waiting for them in the quarter-finals were Japan, who posed little threat and were brushed aside 3-0. The semis, however, were not so easy.
La Roja saw themselves a goal down to Morocco, but fought back to win 2-1. Like France, Spain also possess a squad full of European starlets who are ready to perform on the biggest stage, as they have done for their clubs.
Focus will be on creative midfielders like Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez and Villarreal’s Alejandro Baena, who will look to support striker Abel Ruiz. The talent in both sides is staggering and it is truly what the Olympics is all about. The final is shaping up to be thoroughly entertaining.
France vs Spain Odds
The hosts are the narrow favourites heading into Friday’s final, with France 2.22 for the gold. Spain sit just behind as 3.07 underdogs.
France vs Spain Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
Escargoals
The competition so far has been thrilling and goals have been flying in everywhere. With the wealth of talent set to be on the pitch, we expect this game to be no different. France vs Spain to have over 2.5 goals is at 2.25
Champs-Olise
The hosts have relied on the former Palace pairing of Olise and Mateta for attacking inspiration and the duo are 4.30 and 2.93 respectively to get on the scoresheet in the final.
El Dorado
On the other side, two of Spain’s biggest threats, Ruiz and Fermin, are 3.45 and 4.50 to make the net bulge at any point in the match as the Euro 2024 winners go for gold.
France Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-1-2) Restes; Truffert, Lukeba, Bade, Sildillia; Chotard, Diouf, Akliouche; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta.
Spain Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Tenas; Miranda, Garcia, Pubill; Baena, Barrios; Gomez, Fermin, Oroz; Ruiz.
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