Defensive Deciders in France-Spain Clash

Spain enters with remarkable defensive numbers: just one goal conceded in six matches and a record six consecutive clean sheets. Unai Simón went 649 minutes without conceding, breaking a long-standing record. Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsí form the tournament's most composed center-back pairing, complemented by attacking fullbacks Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro. France has also tightened up, recording three straight clean sheets in the knockout stage behind William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano's physically dominant pairing. Aurélien Tchouaméni's fitness is crucial, as his absence would expose France's center-backs to Spain's midfield creativity. Recent history favors Spain, who won both previous semifinal meetings. extract-html.com