The group stage of the Nations League comes to an end tonight, with a big battle between Portugal and Spain for the right to finish at the top of Group 2 of Tier A. At the same time, the Czech Republic is hosted by Switzerland and must win in order to stay in the first tier.
Tier A (House 2)
Portugal – Spain 0:0 (1st half)
Even a draw will be enough for Cristiano Ronaldo and his friends to finish at the top of the house, given the results of the previous round (the resounding 0:4 against the Czech Republic, alongside La Roja’s 2:1 loss to Switzerland). The Spaniards, for their part, must win to recapture the summit. All five of the last meetings between the two teams ended in a draw, including 1:1 when they met in the Nations League a year ago. Ronaldo who was injured against the Czech Republic will be fit, Joao Cancelo who missed the game due to suspension will return to the 11. On the other hand, Dani Carvajal is supposed to return to Luis Enrique’s lineup after resting against Switzerland, Pedri and Gabi may drop to the bench. “It will be difficult to win there, but another draw will not serve us. We will come to get three points,” said the guest coach.
the progress of the game:
Switzerland – Czech Republic (21:45)
While Portugal and Spain battle it out at the top of the table, Switzerland and the Czech Republic will fight to avoid finishing last at home, leading to relegation in the Nations League. A draw will be enough for the host, while the Czechs must win. Unfortunately for them, they come with a very bad momentum with three consecutive losses in the factory – all on zero: 2:0 against Portugal, 2:0 against Spain and 4:0 against Portugal. However, their only victory in the factory was against the same Switzerland – 1:2 last year. One more of these will do. The Swiss, on the other hand, come encouraged, having surprised Portugal (0:1) and Spain (1:2) in the last two games. The yellowing Manuel Akanji will be absent.
Doctor Gav’
House 1
Ukraine – Scotland (21:45)
Less than four months ago, they met in the World Cup qualifying playoffs, and then the Ukrainians won 1:3. Now the two are looking forward to another meeting, when a draw will be enough for the guest to qualify for the first tier, while Ukraine must win. However, the Scots are on excellent momentum, with three straight wins in the Nations League, including 0:3 over Oleksandr Petrakov’s team last week.
Ireland – Armenia (21:45)
House 2
Albania – Iceland (21:45)
House 4
Norway – Serbia (21:45, Sport2)
On the eve of the final round, the two teams are tied at the top of the house with 10 points each, with Norway ahead of its rival thanks to the 0:1 win over it last year. Therefore, a draw will be enough for the host to qualify for tier A. It will also be the meeting between the goalscorers of Tier B – Erling Holland (six goals so far) and Alexander Mitrovic (five).
Sweden – Slovenia (21:45)
third grade
House 2
Greece – Northern Ireland (21:45)
Kosovo – Cyprus (21:45)