European champions Spain will play the Netherlands within the quarter-finals of the Nations League, whereas Friday’s draw pitted Germany towards Italy in one other last-eight conflict. Spain received the final version of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties within the ultimate. Additionally they completed runners-up within the 2020-21 event. Within the different quarter-finals, France tackle Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup ultimate and Portugal go up towards Denmark.
“At this stage of the competitors all opponents are robust,” stated Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.
“It has been some time since we confronted the Netherlands, who’ve nice gamers, an amazing staff, which was knocked out within the semi-finals of the Euros. It will likely be tough, as it could have been towards anybody.”
The Spanish federation is contemplating the potential of staging the second leg in Valencia to boost funds for these affected by the latest floods.
The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final towards both France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal might await Germany or Italy within the different last-four encounter.
Portugal received the inaugural version in 2019 earlier than France received the title two years later.
That is the primary model to characteristic quarter-finals, involving the highest two from every group in League A.
“I am trying ahead to it, they (Italy) are an amazing opponent,” stated Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. “(It’s) all the time good to compete with the very best groups.”
The quarter-final ties will likely be performed over two legs from March 20-23 subsequent 12 months. The semi-finals are scheduled for June 4-5 with the ultimate set for June 8 at a venue but to be determined.
Belgium should beat Ukraine of their play-off to remain in League A, whereas Scotland tackle Euro 2004 champions Greece. The opposite League A/B play-offs are Turkey towards Hungary, and Austria going through Serbia.
The Republic of Eire will play Bulgaria of their try to stay in League B.
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