Channel 4 to Broadcast England vs. Spain in European Under-21 Championship Final
This Saturday, Channel 4 will broadcast the European Under-21 Championship final as England face Spain in Georgia. England have reached the final for the first time in 14 years and are aiming to win the competition for the third time, having been European champions in 1982 and 1984. Five-time champions Spain have won three of the last six editions of the tournament, most recently in 2019.
The game at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi will kick off at 17:00 BST. England are yet to concede a goal in Georgia, having beaten the Czech Republic, Israel and Germany in the group, before beating Portugal and Israel in the knockout stages. Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe have each scored two goals for Lee Carsley’s team.
England’s Road to the Final
England have been on a roll in this tournament, having gone undefeated in their group stage matches against the Czech Republic, Israel, and Germany. They then went on to beat Portugal and Israel in the knockout stages to reach the final.
England’s attack has been led by Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, and Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, who have each scored two goals for Lee Carsley’s team. England have not conceded a single goal in Georgia so far, making them a formidable opponent for Spain.
Spain’s Road to the Final
Spain have also had a strong showing in this tournament, having won their group stage matches against Croatia, Hungary, and France. They then went on to beat Belgium and Romania in the knockout stages to reach the final.
Spain have been led by Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, who has scored two goals so far. They have also had strong performances from Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo and Villarreal forward Fer Niño, who have both scored one goal each.
Final Thoughts
Saturday’s match between England and Spain promises to be an exciting one. Both teams have had strong showings so far and will be looking to make history by winning the European Under-21 Championship for the first time.
You can follow live text coverage of Saturday’s game on the BBC Sport website and app. Tune into Channel 4 at 17:00 BST to watch England take on Spain in what is sure to be an exciting match.