Alvaro Morata was struck by a security guard while celebrating Spain’s win (Picture: Getty)
There were worrying scenes after Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final victory over France as a security guard slipped and clattered into Alvaro Morata’s knee during the side’s celebrations.
Spain booked their spot in Sunday’s showpiece after coming from behind to win 2-1 in a pulsating contest in Munich, with Dani Olmo scoring what proved to be the winner after Lamine Yamal’s historic equaliser in Munich.
Didier Deschamps’ France, who had earlier opened the scoring through Randal Kolo Muani, came up short in their pursuit of a second and Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Theo Hernandez were all guilty of squandering inviting chances after the break.
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side, undoubtedly the standout performers at this summer’s tournament, were jubilant at the full-time whistle but their joy soon turned to concern after a freak incident involving Morata.
In pictures that have quickly spread across social media, a burly security guard on duty at the stadium appears to slip in pursuit of a pitch invader, sending him careering into the Spanish captain.
More to follow.