“Three-time champions Germany avoided a David and Goliath-like upset on Friday by blasting past Greece with a record-setting 4-2 victory to reach the Euro 2012 semifinals.” Hindu reported.

Earlier, in the first quarterfinal, Portugal advanced into the Euro 2012 semi-finals by beating the Czech Republic 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by Christiano Ronaldo.

Today, in face off between Spain and France, Spain needs to gear up as Spain has not beaten France in its previous six matches. If it wants to become the first country to successfully defend a European football title, it has to beat France.