Cucurella Reflects on Controversial Handball in Euro Quarterfinal

The Spanish defender acknowledges the contentious nature of the no-penalty decision against Germany but defends his actions and the outcome of the match.

• Marc Cucurella admitted he expected a penalty to be awarded after his handball during Spain's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany.
• The incident occurred in the 106th minute with the score tied 1-1, following a shot by Germany's Jamal Musiala.
• Spain went on to win 2-1 in extra time and eventually became European champions, but the no-call sparked significant debate in Germany.
• Cucurella defended his natural hand position and stated that even if a penalty had been awarded, the result of the match was not guaranteed.
• UEFA later acknowledged that the referee's decision was a mistake, adding to the controversy surrounding the match.

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