The quarter-final matchups for the Olympic men’s football have been determined, with Japan, who finished first in Group D, facing Spain, who came second in Group C. The two teams have quite a history together in recent years.
In the previous Tokyo Olympics, the two teams met in the semi-finals. At that time, the match was tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, and in extra time, Asensio scored in the 115th minute to secure the win, ultimately eliminating Japan 1-0 and advancing Spain to the final.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the senior teams of both countries were grouped in Group E. In the final group stage match, Japan, thanks to goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka, made a comeback to defeat Spain 2-1, finishing top of the group and advancing to the next round.
Thus, this encounter can be considered a revenge match for both teams.
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