EM-Final - Possible EM-goal-king Olmo: 'I don't care'
Possible recognition as EM-Top Scorer interests Spain's Dani Olmo only secondary. "I don't care if I score the goal or (goalkeeper) Unai Simón, as long as we win the game," said the three-time successful professional from RB Leipzig before the UEFA European Championship final on Sunday (21.00 Uhr/ARD and Magenta TV) in Berlin against England.
Reminder of Olmo's hat-trick against Kane in Bayern's debut
He is currently tied for goals with England's Captain Harry Kane and four other, but already eliminated players. According to UEFA, the award for the best scorer will be shared if several players have the same number of goals. Assists or playing minutes therefore play no role in this assessment.
When an English media representative at the EM quarters in Donaueschingen wanted to know how eager Olmo would be to repeat his hat-trick against RB Leipzig against Kane's first minutes for the German record champions in the Supercup almost a year ago, Olmo had to smile. "Very," said the 26-year-old, "it would be a dream to score a hat-trick in the final and win." But the main goal is to win the trophy.
"Think about nothing else
Noteworthy about Olmo's goalscoring accuracy at this EM is that he scored all his goals in the knockout stage. He was successful in the Round of 16 against Georgia (4:1), in the Quarterfinals against Germany (2:1 after extra time), and in the Semifinals against France (2:1).
He would be happy to help the team with another goal, Olmo assured, above all else the title. "We only think about the final. About 90 minutes of glory and winning the EM after twelve years. We think about nothing else," emphasized Olmo.
- Despite aiming for the EM-Top Scorer distinction being secondary, Dani Olmo mentioned that scoring a hat-trick in the final against Leipzig, where he had previously scored against Harry Kane, would be a dream.
- Olmo, currently tied for goals with Captain Harry Kane of England and others, expressed his eagerness to repeat his hat-trick against Kane in the Supercup match for RB Leipzig.
- In the UEFA European Championship quarterfinals in Donaueschingen, an English media representative asked Olmo about his eagerness to score against Kane, and Olmo responded positively, highlighting the dream-like nature of the scenario.
- The main goal for Olmo and the team is to win the trophy in the Finale, which will be broadcast on ARD and Magenta TV on Sunday at 21:00 Uhr in Berlin against England.
- Olmo's hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the debut match served as a reminder, and even though he is currently tied for the top scorer position, the Spaniard is only focused on winning the trophy.
- Olmo's impressive goalscoring streak at the EUFA European Championships began in the knockout stage, as he scored against Germany, France, and Georgia, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.
- Olmo humbly assured that he would be happy to contribute another goal to the team's efforts, but the ultimate goal remains winning the title and ending Spain's twelve-year drought in the Football European Championship.
- The upcoming final against England will be a test of strength, as both teams have shown impressive form so far, and the competition in Bavaria will be intense.
- Although the award for the best scorer may be shared in the event of a tie, Olmo is focused on the team's performance and is determined to bring home the trophy for Spain and himself.
- Gesturing towards his longstanding dedication and passion for soccer, Olmo emphasized that winning the EM will be a distinction that he will cherish for the rest of his career, whether or not he secures the top scorer title.
