Published on 05/09/2024 03:28
par Steven Occhipinti
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Nations League Prediction
Kick-off for the fourth edition of the Nations League! The format will now be a little different for the nations present in League A. From now on, the top two of the four groups will remain in the running to win the European trophy, with the introduction of the quarter-finals. In Group 1, we will immediately have the opportunity to see the two big favourites at work. Portugal and Croatia have made a date this Thursday at 8:45 p.m. The match will be played at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. After being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the last Euro, Portugal wants to get back on its feet. Roberto Martinez can still count on a high-quality squad, with Ruben Dias, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Croatia also intends to raise its head. While it had become accustomed to shining in recent major competitions, the Croatian selection clearly disappointed during Euro 2024. Luka Modric’s teammates did not have the slightest success during the group stage and were taken out before even the round of 16. They were beaten by Spain (3-0), before settling for draws against Albania (2-2) and Italy (1-1). The situation still looks very complicated against a big name from the Old Continent. Croatia could have trouble getting back to winning ways as soon as it enters the Nations League.
