U 21 Germany v U 21 Spain: As it happened

U 21 Germany v U 21 Spain: As it happened

The End

Germany is U21 European Champion! The decisive goal scored Mitchell Weiser in the 40th minute. In the second half, Spain produced pressure but without scoring any goal. Saul had one good effort, but the ball was cleared by Pollersbeck. In total, it is a well deserved victory for the Germans. From my part, congratulations for Germany!

Final whistle

4 minutes additional time

Yellow Card Spain

Jsu Vallejo books it

Substitution Germany

Oetztunali replaces Philipp

Substitution Spain

Mayoral replaces Llorente

Substitution Germany

Kohr replaces Haberer

Spain piling on the pressure

One goal from Spain is missing for extra-time

Yellow Card Germany

Meyer receives it

Close!

Deulofeu with an effort from insdide the box, the ball is deflected by Niklas Stark. The corner kick bring nothing

Close!

Ceballos with a very good shot, but his effort goes very close next to the post. Is this Spains' awakening ?

Substitution Spain

Williams replaces Ramirez

Better spell by Germany

The German squad had a strong start into the second period

Chance Germany

The German squad with a good effort by Gnabry. His effort goes near the top corner

Chance Germany

Gnabry with a good effort, but Kepa can save the ball

Chance Spain

Saul with a good effort from outside the box, Pollersbeck clears the ball

Yellow card Spain

Llorente receives it due to his protests

Substitution Spain

Jose Gaya replaces Jonny

Yellow Card Germany

Niklas Stark booked. The game is becoming more brutal

Yellow Card Germany

Haberer receives it

Yellow Card Germany

Arnold books it

Spain get the ball rolling and we're underway

We're back

Both teams are again on the field

Half-time

Germany takes the lead after Weisers' header. In total, a high deserved lead. The Spanish squad were not able to produce good opportunities. Germany were more efficient. Meyer with a header on the post, and Weiser with the 1-0. We will see if Spain return on the field with more ideas, but right now it does not seem that Germany will loose this game.

Yellow Card Spain

Saul receives it after holding back Germany's Arnold

Germany score!

Mitchell Weiser bring his team the lead. Toljan with a perfect high ball inside the box. Weiser with a header to the wide-post. Kepa has no chance in defending the ball. In total a deserved lead for Germany

Goal!

Spain with counter attacks

The Spanish squad are taking more part in the game. Although the big opportunities are still missing

Chance Spain

Saul with a header after a corner kick, but his effort goes far over the bar.

Germany still pushing

After a free-kick, Gnabry receives the ball inside the box. His effort is too weak and no problem for Spanish goalkeeper Kepa

Ball Possession

Germany 56% Spain 44%

Close !

Germany's Serge Gnarby with a good shot, his effort only goes into the side-netting

First chance Spain

Dani Ceballos with a high ball inside the box, Bellerins' header inches wide

Nice try Germany

Germany's Arnold shoots from outside the box, but his effort does not find the way to the target. Minute by minute, Germany is dominating more and more

Another chance Germany

Meyer with a header on the right post. Germany nearly take the lead

First chance Germany

Germany's Mitchell Weiser shoots from inside the box, but Kepa clears the ball. The following corner kick brings nothing

Kick-off

Germany have the ball and we're underway here in Crakow

Anthems

First the Spanish is played, then the German

Teams are entering the field

Teams are in the tunnel

All is ready for the final

10 minutes to go!

Soon the U21 Championship final between Germany and Spain will begin

View behind the scenes

Key man for Spain tonight? #U21EURO #GERESP pic.twitter.com/uh0j1BEBlS

— UEFA U21 EURO (@UEFAUnder21) June 30, 2017

Germany's Davie Selke won't participate at the final

Germany forward Davie Selke misses out after picking up a knock in the semi-final victory against England. #U21EURO #GERESP https://t.co/bh3uA4iJ7b

— UEFA U21 EURO (@UEFAUnder21) June 30, 2017

Welcome to our live !

This night the new U21 champion will be crowned. Germany will face Spain. The Germans won a thrilling semi-final against England. They won after penalties. Spain played an outstanding semi-final. They won 4-1 against the Italians. Saul was the man of the match. He scored his first hat-trick for the Spanish squad. Will he perform today as successful as he did on the semi-final?

Live updates of the U21 final between Germany and Spain

Official confirmation of the Spanish lineup

OFICIAL | ¡Estos son los 11 elegidos! En su pecho llevan nuestro escudo y la ilusión de 46 millones de españoles. ¡#APorLaQuinta!pic.twitter.com/PW6IoQEAnN

— Selección Española (@SeFutbol) June 30, 2017

Pitch inspection

Pitch-ure perfect #U21EURO #GERESP pic.twitter.com/z9RRpnzFUZ

— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) 30 June 2017

Lineups are here

Spain: Kepa; Bellerín, Vallejo, Meré, Jonny; Llorente, Saúl, Asensio; Ceballos, Deulofeu, Sandro.

Germany: Pollersbeck; Toljan, Stark, Kempf, Gerhardt, Haberer; Weiser, Meyer, Arnold, Gnabry; Philipp.