Reign for Spain? What statistics tell us about Euro 2020’s semi-finalists

We examine key metrics in the hunt for clues before first Italy and Spain, then England and Denmark, do battle at Wembley

A glance at some of the key numbers for the Euro 2020 semi-finalists suggests Spain are the most accomplished team in the tournament, and by some distance: of the sides still standing Luis Enrique’s men head Uefa’s charts for possession, passes attempted, passing accuracy and cumulative ground covered.

The 2008 champions have achieved an average of 67% possession across five matches; Italy rank second with 56%, then come Denmark with 54% and England with 53%. Spain’s 4,307 passes attempted is also streets ahead of the competition: Italy come second with 3,028, before England with 2,630 and Denmark with 2,513.

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