Euro 2024 social round-up: Andrich debuts new look, Walker turns cheerleader

After two long days without any Euro 2024 action, the quarter-finals got going on Friday.

There were two mouthwatering ties on offer as Spain played Germany, while Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo went head-to-head for France and Portugal.

And what about the action online?

Here is the best of the social media posts from Thursday and Friday at Euro 2024.

New look?

The hosts have already caught the eye with their performances en route to the quarter-final.

And now, Robert Andrich has caught attention with a bold new style, possibly inspired by Germany's away kit at the tournament.

Ultimately, Andrich did not get a chance to debut his new look from the start of Germany's clash with Spain, as he was named on the bench.

New look for Robert Andrich #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Bn8uy3L9vp

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 4, 2024

Walker the cheerleader

Before starting training for the day, Kyle Walker took some time to check in on how the goalkeepers were preparing for England's tie against Switzerland.

John Stones tagged along with his Manchester City team-mate, and almost got themselves into trouble after getting a little too invested in the session.

The newest member of our #ThreeLions goalkeeper union: @KyleWalker2

— England (@England) July 3, 2024

Spanish goalkeepers put to the test

Things can get a little hectic in the penalty area during set-pieces with both teams desperate to get on the ball.

Spain have figured out an impressive way to give their goalkeepers an in-game experience during training.

Although, some of those shirt tugs would likely catch the referee's attention...

Cuando hay un centro al área, a los porteros les empujan, les molestan, les tocan… vamos, que les incordia mucho. Pues también entrenamos eso con Unai, Remiro y @daviidraya1. ¿Aguantan las camisetas eh? Que los tirones son curiosos #VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/6hQB5cGRmf

— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 4, 2024

The Portuguese take over Hamburg

The Portuguese fans were out in full force before their round of 16 penalty shootout victory in Frankfurt.

They have now taken to the streets in Hamburg, with the hopes that their side can recreate the magic of the Euro 2016 final, when they beat France 1-0 to lift the trophy.

Depois de Frankfurt, o apoio português voa para Hamburgo! #PartilhaAPaixão Junta-te ao Portugal+: https://t.co/8aJKQNYgMo pic.twitter.com/HKEq1PFy8U

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 4, 2024

Back to their roots

France's squad is full of household names, with their players spanning the globe for their various clubs.

In a special photo shoot, they instead looked back to their beginnings, each donning the shirt of their first-ever club, and they gave a glimpse behind the scenes to see how it all came together.

Les coulisses de la photo des Bleus avec les maillots de leurs 1ers clubs #BleuCollectif pic.twitter.com/0jDvAdpdYy

— Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) July 4, 2024

The competition heats up

The Netherlands produced their best performance so far at Euro 2024 on Tuesday when they booked a place in the quarter-final with a 3-0 victory over Romania.

And their competitive spirit stretches past the pitch and into the game room at their training base.

While Nathan Ake showed off his interesting technique for a new high score, tensions were on the rise at the ping-pong table.

Meanwhile in the team hotel… Thanks, @nikefootball #NothingLikeOranje pic.twitter.com/xRGMoqj6ht

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) July 4, 2024