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Portugal knock out U21 European Championship holders Spain while Germany see off the Netherlands to reach final

The Seleccao have advanced to the showpiece event for the third time in their history, but must now overcome the 2019 runners' up to clinch the trophy

Portugal have reached the final of the U21 European Championships in Hungary and Slovenia after knocking out holders Spain, while Germany are also through following a comfortable win over the Netherlands.

Spain lifted the trophy by beating Germany 2-1 in the 2019 showpiece event, but have failed in their bid to secure back-to-back titles after a 1-0 semi-final defeat to Portugal on Thursday night.

The Seleccao can now look ahead to a meeting with Die Mannschaft, who will be aiming to banish the memory of their painful defeat two years ago in this weekend's final following a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their last four encounter.