Spain confidence grows ahead of Germany match

Spain enjoyed almost total control against Georgia and are now looking forward with confidence to a quarter-final against Germany, coach Luis de la Fuente said.

Spain came back after conceding an own goal to beat Georgia 4-1 in their last-16 tie in Dusseldorf and were praised by their coach for their efficiency.

Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo were the scorers.

"We controlled the game at all times with brilliant stages of play against an opponent that defended really well," De la Fuente said. "Our opponent was a really good team."

Spain next take on hosts Germany on Friday in the quarter-finals.

"Being convinced of your ability is very important ... we have the best team at this tournament," De la Fuente said.

"Germany is a fantastic team, they have some of the best players in the world and they are very organized, very disciplined. But they will face a team that is very similar to them, very committed, very well organized, difficult to overcome, hungry with lots of ambition."

REUTERS