UEFA Nations League Matchday 2: What to look out for
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Netherlands welcome Germany in one of the most enticing encounters of UEFA Nations League Matchday 2.
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There is the tantalising prospect of Netherlands versus Germany in Amsterdam on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League.
UEFA.com takes a look at some of the biggest storylines ahead of the final day of the second round of fixtures on Tuesday.
League A Matchday 2 fixtures
Sunday 8 September
A1 Croatia 1-0 Poland
A1 Portugal 2-1 Scotland
A4 Denmark 2-0 Serbia
A4 Switzerland 1-4 Spain
Monday 9 September
A2 France 2-0 Belgium
A2 Israel 1-2 Italy
Tuesday 10 September
A3 Hungary vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
A3 Netherlands vs Germany
All kick-off times 20:45 CET unless stated.
Netherlands and Germany meet again
A 3-0 home win over Germany was among the highlights of the Netherlands' run to the inaugural final in 2018/19, although the subsequent 2-2 draw in Gelsenkirchen proved no less memorable for the Oranje, two goals in the last five minutes ensuring top spot in the group. Ronald Koeman, also in charge for that campaign, oversaw a 5-2 win at home to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday, while Julian Nagelsmann's side also scored five, albeit without any reply from Hungary. The teams also traded dramatic away wins in EURO 2020 qualifying, so expectations are high for this one.
Elsewhere on Matchday 2
- England's bid for an immediate return to League A continues with a home game against Finland, opponents they last faced in 2001 when they were coached by Sven-Göran Eriksson. The Swede, who died last month, will be honoured before kick-off.
Further dates
Matchday 3/4: 10-15 October 2024
Matchday 5/6: 14-19 November 2024
Knockout round play-off draw: November 2024
Knockout round play-offs: 20-25 March 2025
League A quarter-finals: 20-25 March 2025
Final tournament: 4-8 June 2025