Spain’s path to the EuroCup final is not easy

There is one day left before the group stage of Germany’s Euro 2024 closes the curtain. Spain does not yet have an opponent for the 1/8 finals, but it already knows that it is in the most difficult part of the draw: On the way to the final they could meet teams with the potential of Germany (if they beat Denmark), Portugal or France. On the other side of the table are Italy, who will face Switzerland, and England, awaiting the determination of Groups E (Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine each have 3 points) and F (Portugal is already first, followed by Turkey, the Czech Republic and Georgia). strive to remain on the run).

Spain can only face third classified Group E (currently Slovakia) or Group F (currently Czech Republic) in the round of 16, but these groups will be decided this Wednesday by the following matches: Slovakia-Romania and Ukraine. Belgium (Group E) and Georgia-Portugal and Czech Republic-Türkiye (Group F).

Anyway, Spain presented its candidacy at the end of the group stage with a complete victory, something Portugal can only achieve if they do not lose against Georgia this Wednesday. Team Luis de la Fuenteexcept, He will be the only one to reach the playoffs without conceding a single goal. He left a draw against Croatia (3-0), Italy (1-0) and Albania (0-1).

The first two matches of the 1/8 finals will take place on Saturday, June 29. The first match will take place in Berlin at 18:00 Switzerland-Italy, and the second at 21:00 in Dortmund between Germany (the team that scored the most goals -8- in the group stage) and Denmark (which advanced with only two goals).