France arrive with elite attacking form at club level — Mbappé is in top scoring form and is well supplied by in‑form creators Dembélé and Olise, giving them a clear cutting edge. Midfield balance is good: Tchouaméni provides ball-winning protection while Rabiot/Koné offer rotation and box‑to‑box options; defence features quality starters (Upamecano/Saliba/Koundé) though rotation and full‑back minutes are light. Goalkeeping (Maignan) is reliable if not sensational; overall France look potent but reliant on a hot Mbappé and a relatively thin bench for finishing options.

Spain show strong club form in midfield — Rodri and Pedri are operating at a high level and give Spain control and tempo, while Laporte, Porro and Cucurella make the backline structurally sound. Attack is creative (Oyarzabal, Yamal) but less clinical than France’s front line and there is no single prolific striker matching Mbappé’s output; Unai Simón is steady in goal. This is a well‑balanced squad tactically, but attacking depth and cutting power off the bench are modest.

France possesses elite attacking talent anchored by Mbappé (8G, 3A in 518 min—exceptional efficiency) and strong creative support from Dembélé (5G, 2A) and Olise (5A). However, the squad shows concerning depth issues: Thuram has played only 1 minute, Mateta is barely integrated (31 min), and key midfielders like Tchouaméni (270 min) and Koné (341 min) lack match rhythm. Defensively, the back line is functional but aging (Digne 32, Rabiot 30) with limited fullback depth—Gusto has only 44 minutes of action.

Spain presents a more balanced and cohesive squad with superior midfield control through Rodri (7.70 rating, 18 tackles, 9 key passes) and Pedri (7.30 rating, 9 key passes). The defense is exceptionally strong with Laporte, Cubarsí (18-year-old prospect at 7.57 rating), and Porro providing both solidity and attacking contribution. However, attacking depth is a concern: Lamine Yamal (18, 405 min) shows promise but limited experience; Nico Williams (63 min) and Gavi (82 min) are severely underutilized; Oyarzabal (4G) is the primary reliable forward.

France possesses arguably the most potent attack in the tournament, built around the world-class club form of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The midfield is a powerful blend of creativity from Michael Olise and defensive steel from Aurélien Tchouaméni, making them a formidable and direct threat.

Spain's strength is its collective quality, boasting exceptional midfield control through Rodri and Pedri and a defense in superb club form, with multiple players rated over 7.50. While they lack a single explosive scorer like Mbappé, their system-based approach and defensive solidity make them incredibly difficult to break down.

France possesses elite attacking quality led by Mbappé (8.25 rating, 8G+3A) and Dembélé (8.05 rating, 5G+2A), supported by creative Olise (5 assists). Midfield offers solid control via Tchouaméni and Olise, while the defense with Upamecano, Saliba and Koundé shows resilience. However, heavy reliance on Mbappé and Dembélé plus very limited depth in attack (Thuram barely featured, Mateta minimal impact) creates clear one-man-team risks.

Spain demonstrates balanced squad depth and strong midfield control anchored by Rodri (7.70 rating, high tackles) and creative Pedri, Baena and Olmo. Defense is resilient with consistent performers like Cubarsí (7.57), Laporte and Cucurella, and Simón provides reliable goalkeeping. Attack is more distributed though less explosive than France, with Oyarzabal (7.32, 4G) leading but Yamal and others offering supplementary threat without heavy dependency.