Germany and Spain under pressure, two nations in quarter-finals

In the bustling dressing room of the Red Devils, tension hangs as they prepare for their double‑header against Turkey and Italy, a match that decides whether they will reach the quarter‑finals of the Nations League.

This article provides an overview of the current standings in the Nations League.

The top two nations from each group advance directly to the quarter‑finals and cannot be relegated from the A‑division.

The two worst third‑placed teams must play play‑offs to retain their place, as do the two best fourth‑placed teams.

More information is available via the official Nations League website.

Germany and the Netherlands fight for the top two

Not only the Red Devils face a crucial double‑header, but Germany also has a difficult start with a 0‑1 defeat to Greece and a 0‑0 draw in the Netherlands.

Contrasting scenarios for the Red Devils in the Nations League

A 2‑0 victory over Serbia took Germany to five points.

The Netherlands and Greece sit top with eight points each and will battle on Friday evening for the group leader.

Spain has so far earned twelve points from twelve matches against England, Croatia (twice) and the Czech Republic, which already guarantees a quarter‑final.

England, despite a narrow defeat to Spain, recorded a 0‑7 victory over Croatia and two wins over the Czech Republic, giving them nine points and also making them virtually certain of the quarter‑finals.

The final matchday will produce a decisive game between Spain and England to determine who becomes group winner.

Portugal, despite the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, has won all its matches and can also prepare for the quarter‑finals.

Denmark has six points, while Wales and Norway each have three points, and Erling Haaland will need to show that he can deploy his most disciplined side to keep his country in the A‑division or the top two.