England’s Under-21 side advanced to the semi-finals of the European U-21 Championship after a 3-1 victory over Spain on Saturday night — a match that ended in heated scenes as players from both teams clashed at the final whistle. The altercation broke out moments after the final whistle, with a large group of players from both sides involved in a brief scuffle. While tempers flared, teammates and officials quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation. According to footage captured by Mail Sport’s Nathan Salt, Spain’s striker Mateo Joseph appeared particularly agitated, confronting England defender Charlie Cresswell before Jay Stansfield stepped in to calm tensions. Though the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, Cresswell was earlier at the centre of controversy after a handball decision against him was overturned by VAR — a call that reportedly angered the Spanish side. England started the match on the front foot, with James McAtee and Harvey Elliott scoring within the first 15 minutes to hand the Young Lions a commanding lead. Spain pulled one back before halftime when Jarell Quansah brought down Alberto Moleiro in the box, allowing Javi Guerra to convert from the penalty spot. Despite Spain’s efforts to claw their way back, England sealed the win in the closing minutes after Elliot Anderson coolly converted a penalty, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash with the Netherlands. The defending champions will now look to continue their title defence against a strong Dutch side, while disciplinary reviews may follow the post-match incident.
England U-21s Defeat Spain 3-1 Amid Post-Match Scuffle in Fiery Euro Clash
