Simon: What we achieved is historic, and Merino saved us from penalty kicks

Spanish national team goalkeeper Unai Simon appeared in press statements, after defeating his German counterpart 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the European Nations Cup "Euro 2024".

Simon said: “The goal they scored against us was disappointing. I am very proud of the entire team, all the players and the coach.”

He continued: “I don’t think the German national team played dirty. They threw the ball in one situation and we were in another situation. Those are harsh words to say it was a sloppy match. Even a German fan can be proud of his team.”

He added: “What we achieved is historic. Winning this match is like the European Cup final. We already celebrated, but we have to recover because in In 4 days we have the semi-finals.”

He concluded: “As a goalkeeper, it is impossible after the 105th minute not to think about penalty kicks, but Merino saved us from going to penalty kicks.” ".