Spain and England will play in the final of the European Under-21 Championship on Saturday after they advanced to the semi-finals against surprises Israel and Ukraine.

Spain – Ukraine 5-1 in the semifinals of the European Under-21 Championship

Ukraine opened the 2023 European Championship by qualifying from second place in Romania’s group and eliminating France in the quarterfinals.

Although they opened the scoring in the semi-finals through Bondarenko in the 13th minute, the Ukrainians got a football lesson from the Iberians. In the 17th minute, Ruiz, and after seven minutes Sanse changed the score.

In the second half, Blanco (54), Oroz (68) and Sergio Gomez (78) ensured a convincing victory for the Spaniards, who confidently go to the final act.

Spain have won five U21 European Championship trophies, the most recent being in 2019. The Iberians also lost three finals.

Israel v England 0-3, in the CE Under 21 semi-final

England progressed to the semi-finals with no trouble against a surprise Israel side, who defeated host nation Georgia in the quarter-finals.

After a missed penalty in the 17th minute, Gibbs-White took revenge and opened the scoring even before the break.

Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer doubled England’s lead in the 63rd minute, but Cameron Archer set up the final score in the final minute.

The England U21 national team reached the final of the European Championship for the third time and has two trophies to its credit (1982 and 1984).

The final between England and Spain will take place on Saturday 8th July from 19:00 at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia.