Both teams have attempted 110 shots in the quarter-finals, but France has been significantly more efficient. Of his 110 attempts, 47 were on target, resulting in 16 goals. By comparison, Spain have had 40 shots on target and scored 11 goals.
There is also a difference in the approach of attack between the two sides. Spain are more reliant on crosses, averaging 24.3 per match, while France average 16.5.
France also has a slight edge in discipline. Didier Deschamps’ team have committed 59 fouls – fewer than 10 per game – compared to Spain’s 68 fouls, an average of 11.3 fouls per match.
Spain are also slightly behind on the disciplinary record, having shown five yellow cards compared to France’s four. However, with all yellow cards wiped out after the quarter-finals, no players would be able to play the semi-finals due to suspension.
The two countries also met in the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship two years ago. On that occasion, Lamine Yamal’s Spain defeated France 2–1 before defeating England in the final to win the title.