Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal reacts to Jens Lehmann’s critique.

All eyes are on Lamine Yamal as Spain prepares to face Germany in the crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final. The young midfielder has been a standout performer for the dominant Spanish side, who have maintained a perfect winning record throughout the tournament.

Yamal, who has featured in every match and provided two assists, responded to former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann’s comments about Spain’s height and inexperience. In an interview with La Sexta, Yamal dismissed Lehmann’s attempt to “destabilise” the team, stating that they would let their performance on the pitch do the talking.

Germany captain Toni Kroos distanced the team from Lehmann’s comments, emphasizing that they did not represent the views of the tournament hosts. Kroos highlighted Spain’s experienced players such as Rodri, Alvaro Morata, Nacho Fernandez, and Dani Carvajal, and acknowledged that Spain would be a tough opponent.

Both Spain and Germany have showcased their class throughout the tournament. Spain’s key players, including Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Nico Williams, have dazzled on their way to the quarter-finals, scoring nine goals and conceding just one.

Meanwhile, hosts Germany started with a dominant 5-1 victory over Scotland and followed it up with a comfortable 2-0 win against Denmark in the last 16.

This quarter-final clash promises to be an exciting and closely contested match between two top teams. Spain will look to continue their winning streak and prove Lehmann wrong, while Germany aims to advance to the semi-finals on home soil.