Spain U21s beat Germany in the final (2-1) and recoup the title of U21 continental champion in Italy
Villarreal’s Alfonso Pedraza was crowned European U21 champion with Spain, after beating Germany 2-1. The left-sided player, who did not feature in the final, came off the bench for ‘La Rojita’ against Belgium in the group stage (2-1).
Karl Toko Ekambi was named in the starting XI for Cameroon, and played 75 minutes in their draw with Ghana (0-0) in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions are top of Group F with four points. Samu Chukwueze did not play as Nigeria lost 2-0 to Madagascar. The Green Eagles finished second in Group B; and reached the Round of 16.
In the Copa América, Argentina and Ramiro Funes Mori reached the semi-finals, after beating Venezuela 2-0. The Yellows defender did not feature in the game. The Albiceleste will try to get to the final in their semi-final against host nation Brazil.
The matches Villarreal players have been and will be involved in are the following (time in Spain):
Santi Cazorla (Spain)
Euro 2020 qualifiers:
- Faroe Islands vs Spain (1-4)
- Spain vs Sweden (3-0)
Alfonso Pedraza (Spain U21)
European U21 Championships group stage:
- Italy vs Spain (3-1)
- Spain vs Belgium (2-1)
- Spain vs Poland (5-0)
European U21 Championships semi-finals:
- Spain vs France (4-1)
European U21 Championships final:
- Spain vs Germany (2-1)
Ramiro Funes Mori (Argentina)
Copa América preparatory match:
- Argentina vs Nicaragua (5-1)
Copa América group stage (Group B):
- Argentina vs Colombia (0-2)
- Argentina vs Paraguay (1-1)
- Qatar vs Argentina (0-2)
Copa América quarter-finals:
- Venezuela vs Argentina (0-2)
Copa América semi-finals:
- Brazil vs Argentina: Wednesday 3rd July, 2:30am at the Minerão (Brazil).
Samu Chukwueze (Nigeria)
Africa Cup of Nations preparatory matches:
- Nigeria vs Zimbabwe (0-0)
- Senegal vs Nigeria (1-0)
Africa Cup of Nations group stage (Group B):
- Nigeria vs Burundi (1-0)
- Nigeria vs Guinea (1-0)
- Madagascar vs Nigeria (2-0)
Karl Toko Ekambi (Cameroon)
Africa Cup of Nations preparatory matches:
- Cameroon vs Zambia (2-1)
- Cameroon vs AD Alcorcón (11-0)
- Cameroon vs Mali (1-1)
Africa Cup of Nations group stage (Group F):
- Cameroon vs Guinea-Bissau (2-0)
- Cameroon vs Ghana (0-0)
- Benin vs Cameroon: Tuesday 2nd July, 6pm at the Ismailia Stadium (Egypt).
