Matthijs de Ligt is one of the best young defenders in the game, but the 21-year-old just made one of the biggest mistakes of his career. The Matthijs de Ligt red card was a critical turning point in the Czech Republic’s 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of Euro 2020 on Sunday in Budapest.
Sweden shocked everyone by surpassing Spain and Poland to top Group E and will look to continue the red-hot form in the knockout stages. Ukraine will play the underdog role in the knockout stages as the Ukrainians snuck in with the final third-place spot. Read on for our Sweden vs Ukraine prediction, preview and viewers guide.
Después de completar una fase de grupos inmaculada y perfecta, con siete goles a favor y cero en contra, muchos pensaron que Italia volvería a tener un paseo en los octavos de final ante Austria. La suposición, sin embargo, fue errónea. Si bien la Azzurra sobrevivió al partido y añadió un récord de imbatibilidad a su historia, el sufrimiento no estuvo ausente.
De hecho, la llave solo se resolvió en el tiempo extra.
A lot of pundits jumped on Julie Foudy’s Italy bandwagon after the Azzurri looked like a free-flowing, attacking side with seven goals in Group A action. But in case you have forgotten how Italians love to play football, Saturday’s win over Austria was another reminder they’re a defense-first team, as they set record for longest streak without conceding a goal.
Apenas terminó el duelo de octavos de final ante Gales, el entrenador de Dinamarca Kasper Hjuldmand levantó sus brazos para celebrar el contundente 4-0 que los puso en los cuartos de final de la Euro 2020. De paso, las cámaras revelaron un pequeño fashion faux pas: el suéter que llevaba tenía un agujero significativo justo en la axila.
AMSTERDAM — Wales captain Gareth Bale cut short a post-match interview when asked about his future in international football after his country's crushing 4-0 loss to Denmark in the last 16 of the European Championship on Saturday.
Manager Robert Page later labelled the question insensitive and said 31-year-old Bale had done the right thing to walk away from the pitchside interview.
Kasper Dolberg marcó un doblete ante Gales y cada vez que celebró su pelo se suspendió en el aire, en una forma que recuerda el mito griego de Medusa y sus serpientes, las que convertían en piedra a todos quienes la miraran.
La imagen, además, tiene un vínculo con lo que pasó en el campo. Dinamarca arrolló a una selección galesa que parecía tener estatuas de piedra en su defensa.
There’s no doubt about it, Denmark is the fan favorite at Euro 2020. After Christian Eriksen’s terrifying cardiac arrest in the Danes’ first group-stage match, the soccer world has rallied around Denmark. Now there’s something special happening with the Danish team, which against all odds has reached the quarterfinals after a 4-0 win over Wales on Saturday.
Croatia and Spain are no strangers to deep runs at major international tournaments, but only one will reach the quarterfinals at Euro 2020. Both finished second in their respective groups and both will fancy their chances to advance. Read our Croatia vs Spain prediction, preview and how-to-watch guide to prepare for this tantalizing matchup.
As the reigning world champion, France has all the pressure in the world. Even after finishing first in the group of death, fans are expecting more from Les Bleus. The question will be: Can Switzerland slow down the world champions or will Didier Deschamps’ side finally click into full gear. Here’s how we think it’ll go down with The18’s France vs Switzerland prediction, preview and how to watch guide.