BTN News: Eight teams have made it to the quarterfinals. Together, they have won 10 Euro titles. This shows how strong these teams are in European football.
Germany and Spain: Clash of the Champions on Friday, July 5th
Germany and Spain both have three Euro titles each. They will play in Stuttgart on Friday, July 5th, at 16:00 GMT. Many people think this match is like a final.
Spain has scored nine goals and given up only one. Young players like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are playing very well. But Germany, led by Julian Nagelsmann, will be a tough opponent. Germany has been playing very well, with Toni Kroos leading them in his last tournament.
France and Portugal: Kylian Mbappé Faces Cristiano Ronaldo in Exciting Match
France’s Kylian Mbappé will play against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo on July 5th in Hamburg at 19:00 GMT. This match is like the final of 2016, which Portugal won.
France has not played their best, but they have reached the quarterfinals without much trouble. Mbappé will play against his idol, Ronaldo, who is 39 years old and still breaking records. Portugal had a tough match against Slovenia, winning only after penalties and might be tired.
England and Switzerland: Exciting Quarterfinal Match Awaits
England made it to the quarterfinals after Jude Bellingham’s great goal against Slovakia. Now, they will play against Switzerland, who beat the current champions Italy 2-0 and have surprised everyone.
England’s coach, Gareth Southgate, and his team have been criticized for their boring play. They need to be careful against Switzerland, who almost beat Germany in the group stage. The match will be on Saturday, July 6th, in Düsseldorf at 16:00 GMT.
Netherlands and Turkey: Battle at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Saturday, July 6th
The Netherlands will play against Turkey at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Saturday, July 6th, at 19:00 GMT. Cody Gakpo has been the best player for the Netherlands, scoring three goals and helping his team reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2008.
Turkey wants to reach the semifinals again, like in 2008. They beat Austria 2-1 in a surprise win. Young player Arda Güller will face the experienced Virgil van Dijk. Coaches Ronald Koeman and Vincenzo Montella will also have a tactical battle. Fans of both teams will make the atmosphere very exciting.
These quarterfinal matches will be very exciting as the best teams in Europe try to reach the semifinals.
