In the UEFA Euro quarterfinals, Embolo scored first, and Saka equalized with a long-range shot, resulting in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. In the penalty shootout, England converted all five penalties, ultimately defeating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties for a 6-4 aggregate victory and progression to the semifinals. After the match, Saka, who was named the Man of the Match, spoke to the media.
Saka said, “I’ll cherish this win, it’s very special. We need to remember how we came back from behind and won in the penalty shootout. We all know what happened last time we were in a Euro penalty shootout. I felt like we were dominant throughout the game, opportunities would come, and I took mine. I’m proud of that.”
On missing a penalty in the 2020 Euro final, Saka added, “I have faith in God. Recovering from that setback was really tough, but today I seized my chance. I think it shows how much we desire to win this tournament. Hopefully, next time we can win within 90 minutes, but if it comes down to it, we’ll give everything!”