Bukayo Saka, the dazzling English winger, has been nothing short of sensational at Euro 2024. With his lightning-fast pace, mesmerizing dribbling skills, and an eye for goal, Saka has been a standout performer for the Three Lions. His ability to take on defenders with ease and deliver pinpoint crosses has made him a constant threat down the right flank. Saka’s performances have not only caught the attention of fans and pundits alike but have also solidified his status as one of the brightest young talents in world football.

SaKa’s Dribbling Skills Leaves Fans in Awe

Saka’s performances have been nothing short of mesmerizing, with his ability to glide past opponents with the grace of a figure skater on ice. In England’s recent match against Switzerland, he successfully dribbled past Michel Aebischer four times in the first half alone, a feat that has left fans wondering if Aebischer will ever recover from the trauma of being repeatedly bamboozled.

The statistics speak for themselves, with Saka completing more successful dribbles than any other player on the pitch in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia. His dribbling prowess has even drawn comparisons to the legendary Lionel Messi, with some fans jokingly suggesting that Saka might be the result of a secret cloning experiment gone wrong.

A Work of Art

But it’s not just the numbers that tell the story. Saka’s dribbling has become a work of art, a ballet of feints, shimmies, and explosive acceleration that leaves defenders in his wake. It’s as if he’s playing a different game, one where the laws of physics don’t apply and the only limit is the imagination of the young winger.

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As Euro 2024 progresses, all eyes will be on Saka to see if he can maintain his dribbling dominance. Will he continue to leave defenders in his wake, or will they finally find a way to contain the dribbling dynamo? However, One thing is for sure: fans will be glued to their screens, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Saka dribbling saga.

Portugal secured their spot in the quarter-finals after a nail-biting penalty shootout win, setting up a thrilling encounter with France. The Selecao will be looking to prove their mettle against the formidable French side, led by the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.

Portugal Vs France, A Nail Biting Encounter

The prospect of a match between Portugal and France has fans buzzing with excitement. Both teams boast a wealth of talent and a rich history in international football, making this a game that could go down in the annals of Euro history. Cristiano Ronaldo has verbally confirmed this to be his last Euro appearance. However, Mbappe has a long way to go in his football career.

Speaking of having the upper hand on their opponents, as per fan debate, Portugal is most likely the hot favourites to win the battle. This may be the last dance for CR7 on the Euro battleground. One thing to focus on here is France’s muscular bench strength, and the blue brigade is capable of decimating any opponent on any given day.

Spain Vs Germany: A Possible Co Main Event at Euro 2024

On the other side of the draw, Spain is set to face Germany in another quarter-final that will surely be a spectacle. Playing on home soil, the German side will be looking to make the most of their advantage and secure a place in the semi-finals.

Moreover, the anticipation is palpable with the quarter-finals just around the corner. Fans are eagerly awaiting the kick-off, ready to cheer on their favourite teams as they battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.

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The Euro 2024 quarter-finals are shaping to be a thrilling round of matches, with each game offering unique storylines and potential upsets. Football fans around the world are in for a treat, as the best teams in Europe go head-to-head in pursuit of glory.

England Playing XI: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guéhi, Trippier (Alexander-Arnold 84); Gallagher (Mainoo 46), Rice; Saka (Palmer 71), Bellingham, Foden (Gordon 89); Kane
Slovenia Playing XI: Oblak; Karničnik, Drkušić, Bijol, Janža (Balkovec 90+1); Stojanović, Čerin, Elšnik, Mlakar (Stanković 86); Šporar (Celar 86), Šeško (Iličić 75)

England’s Euro Campaign in Tumbles

The match saw England struggle to find their rhythm and creativity, with the team failing to capitalize on their opportunities and looking largely uninspired in the final third. The introduction of Conor Gallagher in midfield did little to spark the team, and the absence of Jude Bellingham’s usual spark was sorely felt.

Slovenia, on the other hand, put up a solid defensive display and managed to frustrate England throughout the game. Despite not creating many clear-cut chances themselves, they held firm and earned a valuable point that secured their passage to the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams.

The result means England will face a potentially challenging opponent in the round of 16, while Slovenia will look to build on their performance and make a deeper run in the tournament.

The match also saw the continuation of a worrying trend for England, with the team struggling to find their best form and lacking the cutting edge needed to break down stubborn defenses. With the knockout stages looming, Gareth Southgate will need to find a way to inject some creativity and urgency into his side if they are to make a serious impact in the tournament.

Key Stats

• Slovenia have qualified for a EURO knockout round for the first time.
• Slovenia have lost only two of their last 17 competitive matches (W8 D7).
• England have completed their fourth successive EURO group stage without losing a match.
• The Three Lions have qualified for the EURO knockout rounds for their fifth finals in a row.
• England are unbeaten in their last 14 EURO group stage matches (W8 D6).
• Southgate’s men have qualified top of a EURO group twice in succession for the first time.

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Next England will play Third Placed team in Group D,E or F. However, Slovenia are through to the Round of 16 as the best third placed team.

Talking about the line-up, both sides were filled with star-studded performers. The starting lineup of both sides is mentioned below.
Spain Football Team playing XI: Unai Simon (GK), Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Nacho, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Alvaro Morata, Nico Williams, Luis de la Fuente (Coach).
Croatia Football Team playing XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Majer, Budimir, Kramaric, Luis de la Fuente (Coach)

Euro Cup 2024 Spain 3 Croatia 0 Final Score

The game started with Spain’s captain, Alvaro Morata, making a significant impact by scoring the first goal of the match. Morata’s goal, his 36th for his country, was a testament to his experience and skill on the field. Fabian Ruiz, another standout player for Spain, provided the assist for Morata’s goal, setting the tone for a dynamic and exciting match.

Ruiz wasn’t just an excellent provider; he also showcased his scoring ability by netting Spain’s second goal. His brilliant run and finish in the 32nd minute demonstrated his versatility and his importance to the Spanish team. The third goal, scored by Dani Carvajal, sealed the deal for Spain. Carvajal’s goal, coming just before halftime, was a crucial moment in the match, effectively quashing any hopes Croatia had of a comeback.

An Undestructive Spanish Wall of Defence.

Croatia, despite their best efforts, struggled to break through Spain’s solid defence. Their best chance came in the form of a penalty, which was ultimately saved by Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon. The penalty, awarded after a foul on Bruno Petkovic, could have been a turning point in the match, but Simon’s save ensured that Spain maintained their clean sheet.

Spain’s performance was not just about the goals; it was a complete team effort. The midfield was controlled by Spain, with their players dictating the pace of the game and ensuring that Croatia had limited opportunities to create meaningful attacks. Overall, Spain’s victory over Croatia was a statement of intent. They showed that they are a team to be reckoned with in the Euro Cup 2024. With their next match against Italy, Spain will look to build on this performance and continue their journey towards the championship.

As for Croatia, they will need to regroup and analyze their performance to bounce back in their next match against Albania. The Euro Cup is a tournament of surprises, and Croatia will be hoping to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming matches.

Key Stats

• Spain have now lost just one opening match in their previous 12 EURO appearances (W6 D5) – the sole defeat coming against Norway at EURO 2000 (L 1-0).
• La Roja have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine EURO group stage matches.
• De la Fuente’s team have scored three goals or more in six of their last seven matches.
• Álvaro Morata is now the joint-third top scorer in EURO history, with his seven goals putting him level with Antoine Griezmann and Alan Shearer.
• Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to ever feature at a EURO aged 16 years and 338 days, beating Poland’s Kacper Kozłowski, who previously held the record (17 years and 246 days).
• Croatia lost just the third of their last 13 EURO group stage matches (W7 D3).
• It was only the third time they have failed to score in their last 15 EURO group stage matches.
• Luka Modrić has now appeared in five EURO final tournaments for Croatia. His total of 14 appearances overall is more than any other Croatian player.

Upcoming Games for Spain and Croatia

Going forward, Spain will take on defending champions Italy on June 20th at Gelsenkirchen. However, Croatia is set to play Albania on June 19th in Hamburg.

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Tickets for both games can be fetched from the official website of the UEFA Euro Cup and can be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app.

Below mentioned is the starting eleven from both sides. Both teams had a strong lineup coming into the game, with Switzerland overpowering in major departments.
Switzerland Football Team playing XI: Yann Sommar (GK), Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez; Silvan Widmer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer; Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas; Kwadwo Duah, Murat Yakin (Coach)
Hungary Football Team playing XI: Peter Gulacsi (GK), Adam Lang, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai; Attila Fiola, Zsolt Nagy, Andras Schafer, Milos Kerkez; Rolland Sallai, Dominik Szoboszlai; Barnabas Varga, Marco Rossi (Coach).

Switzerland 3 Hungary 1 Final Match Result

The Match started off with a foray of play from both ends. Attacking play was the chosen tactic from both teams. However, it was Switzerland who struck first, with Kwadwo Duah finding the back of the net in the 12th minute. In response, Hungary were on their toes throughout the first half of the game. Additionally, Latching onto the errant pass, Peter Gulacsi denied an on-target shot by Barnabas Varga.

Hungary, on the other hand, were kept on the back foot and the Swiss team kept leading from the front. Moreover, as halftime approaches in the fortieth minute, Willi Orban hit straight into the hands of Sommar, hinting towards a strong comeback. As the 45th minute begins, Aebischer bends in an accurate effort from just outside the area. At the Halftime mark, Switzerland were leading by two goals to none.

A Second Half of Comebacks and Victory

Hungary came out with renewed vigour in the second half, pushing forward in search of a comeback. Barnabas Varga provided a glimmer of hope for the Hungarian side, heading home a well-placed cross from captain Dominik Szoboszlai in the 66th minute.

However, Switzerland managed to weather the storm and sealed the victory in injury time, with substitute Breel Embolo capitalizing on a defensive error to make it 3-1.

Key Stats

• Switzerland have lost only one of their last eight EURO group stage matches (W4 D3).
• Duah marked his competitive international debut with the game’s opening goal.
• Duah became only the third Swiss player to mark his first EURO appearance with a goal, after Kübilay Türkyilmaz against England in 1996 and Fabian Schär versus Albania in the 2016 edition.
• Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest-ever EURO captain at the age of 23 years and 234 days.
• Roland Sallai became the 50th player to make 50 appearances for Hungary.

Upcoming Games of Switzerland and Hungary

Next in line for the Hungary Football Team is a game against host nation Germany. The Match will take place on the 19th of June, Stuttgart (IST). Moreover, the Scotland Football team will look to bounce back in their next game against this game-winner, Switzerland, on the 20th of June 2024.

READ MORE: Germany Vs Scotland Euro 2024 Match Report

As usual, don’t forget to catch all the live action on Sony Sports Network and on the Sony Liv app. Whereas tickets for all the UEFA Euro games are available on the official website.

Interestingly, both teams came to the game with a strong lineup from back to front. The squads for both teams are as follows.
Germany Football Team playing XI: Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Toni Kroos, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Iikay Gundogan, Robert Andrich, Kai Havertz. Julian Nagelsmann (Coach).
Scotland Football Team playing XI: Angus Gunn, Jack Hendry, Anthony Ralston, Ryan Porteous, Kieran Tierney, Andrew Robertson, John McGinn, Scott Mc Tominay, Callum McGregor, Ryan Christie, Che Adams, Steve Clarke (Coach).

Germany 5 Scotland 1 Final Score

The German Football Team were on song from the get-go. Germany took control of the game from the very first minute and dictated the pace of the game. Evidently, into the ten minutes of the game, Toni Kroos played a magnificent cross-field ball out to Joshua Kimmich, who picked out Florian Wirtz inside the penalty area. Wirtz took his chance with a low shot that Angus Gunn could only parry, and the ball trickled over the line to give Germany the lead. Moreover, just nine minutes later, Germany doubled their advantage. Ilkay Gundogan held the ball up and cut it back to Jamal Musiala, who rifled a powerful shot into the roof of the net. Scotland was left stunned and struggling to find a foothold in the game.

Moreover, to add salt to the wound, before the halftime whistle, Scotland pulled one of the nastiest defence tackles inside the penalty area; Ryan Porteous was sent off for a red card-worthy foul on Gundogan. Stepping up to the occasion, Kai Havertz converts a well-shot penalty that went past through the Scottish goalkeeper. At the stroke of the halftime whistle, Germany was leading with three goals to none.

A Second Half of Never-Ending German Dominance

The second half saw Germany continue to dominate, with Niclas Fullkrug coming off the bench to score a stunning fourth goal in the 68th minute. Scotland managed to get a consolation goal in the 87th minute when Scott McKenna’s header took a deflection off Antonio Rudiger and deceived Manuel Neuer. However, Germany capped off the biggest opening win ever at a European Championship when Emre Can, who was brought into the squad only two days ago, curled in a fifth goal in stoppage time.

The opening game of the Euro 2024 is nothing less than a statement from the German side. Moreover, Nagelsmann’s men are a force to reckon with in this tournament. Once predicted to be the dark horses of this edition, they are now worthy title contenders.

Key stats

• Germany is the first side to have two players aged 21 or younger score in the same game at a European Championship.
• The three-time winners scored three goals in the first half of an EURO match for the first time.
• Aged Twenty-One years and 42 days, Wirtz is the youngest player to score a goal for Germany at the tournament.
• Neuer made his Thirty-Fifth appearance at a World Cup or European Championship, surpassing Philipp Lahm’s previous German record of 34.
• Andy Robertson captained Scotland for the Fiftieth time, while Scott McTominay and Ryan Christie earned their 50th caps.
• Porteous is the first player to be sent off on his EURO debut since Austria’s Aleksandar Dragović against Hungary in 2016.
• All three of Füllkrug’s goals at international tournaments have come off the bench.
• Germany won their opening game of a European Championship for the eighth time; no other team has managed more than six.
• Scotland conceded five goals in a competitive match for the first time since 2003, when they were beaten 6-0 by the Netherlands in an EURO qualifier.

Upcoming Games of Germany and Scotland

Next in line for the host nation is a game against Hungary. The Match will take place on the 19th of June, Stuttgart (IST). Moreover, the Scotland Football team will look to bounce back in their next game against Switzerland on the 20th of June 2024.

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You can watch the live streaming of the game on the Sony Liv app or if you’re heading towards the stadium. Don’t forget to get your tickets from the official website of UEFA Euro Cup 2024.

The 16th Edition of the Euro Cup, also known as Euro 2021, was held in England. 2006 World Cup winners Italy won the sixteenth edition by defeating England on penalties at Wembley Stadium London. However, the previous edition was supposed to commence in 2020, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Groups in Euro Cup 2024

The 2024 season of the Euro Cup is divided into six groups of four teams each. The defending champions, Italy, are in Group B along with Spain and Croatia. Moreover, this group is nothing less than a group of death, as the possibility of a Euro Cup upset is right on the cards. However, The hosts of the Euro Cup 2024, Germany, are in Group A and are set to clash against Scotland in the opening game of the tournament. Alongside this, Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, is in Group F along with Czech Republic

Schedule of Euro Cup 2024

The tournament is a 30-day-long tournament with a total of 51 games on the Card. The timing of the Matches as Per Indian Standard Time (IST) is 12:30 AM. However, as per the European Standard, the tournament is set to begin on the 14th of June, Whereas, as Per Indian Time, it is on the 15th of June.

Format of the Euro Cup 2024

The Format of the Euro Cup 2024 is similar to the previous editions. Initially, the twenty-four teams are divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. However, the Top two teams from each group will qualify for the Round of 16. Additionally, the remaining slots will be given to the top third-ranked teams from the six groups.

The tickets for the Euro Cup 2024 are available on the official website of UEFA.com. However, please note that the ticket pricing is different for different games, starting from 30 euros to 2000 euros.

The Euro Cup 2024 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India in different regional languages, along with English and Hindi. However, the Live streaming of the tournament can be accessed through the Sony Liv app.

UEFA Euro Cup Predictions

In the age of Internet Predictions play a major role in fan engagement. As per BetMGM, England are hot favourites to win the Euro Cup 2024 with (+350), followed by France (+400), Germany (+550), Portugal (+650) and Spain (+700) points, respectively.

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However, with regards to Individual performances, Kylian Mbappe is leading the charts along with England’s Harry Kane with (+450), followed by Portugals Cristiano Ronaldo and Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku.