Spain star Rodri goes off injured at half-time in Euro 2024 final...
but England's joy is short-lived as they concede just 70 seconds into second half before losing 2-1 LIVE BLOG: Follow the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain here LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: How England fans will overwhelm Spanish support in Berlin By Sam Mcevoy Published: 16:20 EDT, 14 July 2024 | Updated: 17:38 EDT, 14 July 2024 e-mail 9 View comments Spain appeared to be dealt a big blow at the half-time interval in the Euro 2024 final as a distraught Rodri was substituted due to injury. Spain's midfield maestro was seen with his head in his hands as he walked off the pitch at the break – before taking his place on the bench for the second half. It looked to be a big blow for the Spanish given they would have to play the next half of football without their talismanic midfielder with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi brought on his place.
However, it only took 70 seconds for Spain to break the game's deadlock in devastating fashion, with Nico Williams lashing a low shot into the net to stun a sleepy England. Gareth Southgate 's side equalised through Cole Palmer but Mikel Oyarzabal struck a late winner to the delight of Spain and Rodri, who was named player of the tournament. A distraught Rodri walks off the pitch at half-time after picking up an injury The Spain midfielder cuts a gutted figure as he knows his game is done in the Euro 2024 final Jude Bellingham checks on the Man Cit.
