The women's Olympic football tournament at Paris 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular, and the excitement is set to continue with the bronze medal match between Spain and Germany. As Brazil and the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) prepare for their gold medal clash, Spain and Germany will battle it out for the bronze on Friday, 9 August.
Match Preview: Spain vs. Germany
Spain's Incredible Journey
Spain has made quite an impression in their first-ever Olympic appearance. Despite a 4-2 loss to Brazil in the semi-finals, Spain's journey has been full of thrilling moments and standout performances.
The team, featuring Ballon d'Or winners like Aitana Bonmati, and Alexia Putellas, topped their group in the preliminary stages. In the quarter-finals, they faced a tough match against Colombia. Down 2-0 with just 12 minutes left, Spain showed incredible resilience by drawing level and eventually winning 4-2 in the penalty shootout. This ensured their position in the semi-finals, although Brazil shattered their gold medal aspirations.
Germany's Road to Redemption
Germany, a seasoned team with a rich Olympic history, faced a heart-wrenching semi-final against the USWNT. After a goalless 90 minutes, the USA scored in extra time, ending Germany's hopes of defending their Rio 2016 gold medal. However, Germany has a strong track record, having secured third place three times consecutively from 2000 to 2008.
Germany finished second in their group and faced Canada in the quarter-finals. The match went to penalties after a stalemate, with Germany emerging victorious. Despite their narrow 1-0 defeat to the USA in the semi-finals, they now turn their focus to winning the bronze against Spain.
Bronze Medal Match Schedule and How to Watch
Match Details
Friday, 9 August
Spain vs. Germany
- Time: 2:00 PM BST
- Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
How to Watch
You can catch all the live action of the bronze medal match through various media rights holders. Here’s where to tune in:
- Europe: Discovery Eurosport
- Australia: Nine
- France: France Télévisions
- Germany: ARD/ZDF
- Japan: Fuji TV/NHK/Nippon TV/TBS/TV Asahi/TV Tokyo
- MENA Region: beIN Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- South Africa: SuperSport
- United Kingdom: BBC
- United States: NBC
Additionally, the match will be available for DAZN users in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Both teams have demonstrated incredible skill and resilience throughout the tournament, and this match is their final chance to end on a high note. Spain, in their first Olympic appearance, and Germany, with their rich history, are both eager to secure a spot on the podium.
Whether you’re rooting for Spain's remarkable debut or Germany's bid for another Olympic medal, this game promises excitement and drama. Make sure to watch it live through your local broadcaster or DAZN to catch all the action from Paris 2024.
Don't miss out on seeing these fantastic teams give their all in what’s sure to be an unforgettable match.