Germany's players clap hands as they acknowledges their supporters at the end of a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Substitute Mikel Merino headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over Germany in extra time on Friday. Florian Wirtz’s equalizer in the last minute of regulation time sent the intense quarterfinal to extra time. Dani Olmo — who set up Merino’s winner — netted the opener early in the second half. Spain defender Dani Carvajal was sent off late in extra time for a second yellow card and will be suspended for Tuesday’s semifinal against Portugal or France. Fellow defender Robin le Normand will also miss the match after picking up a booking. The result ended the career of Germany’s Toni Kroos.
Spain's Rodri, left, and Lamine Yamal, center, celebrates with teammates after a quarterfinal match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Germany's Toni Kroos walks off the pitch after a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Spain's Mikel Merino scores his side's second goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Germany's Florian Wirtz, right, scores his side's first goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Spain's Dani Carvajal, left, and Germany's Jamal Musiala vie for the ball during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Spain's Dani Olmo, right, celebrates with Spain's Alvaro Morata after scoring his sides first goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Spain's Alvaro Morata gestures during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.