The second day is over, and there are already many lessons to be learned in Group A. Starting with Germany’s qualification. Full of control, always forward-leaning and solid defensively, the Mannschaft confirmed its great success against Scotland at the opening of the Euro by winning (2-0) against Hungary. Liberated by the achievements of Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gündogan, the team led by Julian Nagelsmann validated its ticket for the round of 16, becoming the first team in the competition guaranteed to progress through the group stage.
The classification of group A:
1/Germany: 6 points (+6)
2/Switzerland: 4 points (+ 2)
3/Scotland: 1 point (-4)
4/Hungary: 0 points (-4)
The program for the 3rd day:
Switzerland – Germany: 06/23, 9 p.m.
Scotland – Hungary: 06/23, 9 p.m.
Switzerland, for its part, is almost guaranteed to obtain this precious sesame. Hanging on by Scotland (1-1), the Nati has 4 points after two matches and occupies second place. With a three-point lead and a goal difference much greater than their evening opponent (+2 against -4), Xherdan Shaqiri and his team have a comfortable mattress before returning to the host country of the competition, Sunday June 23 at 9 p.m. .
The challenges of the third day
Now that its ticket for the final phase is stamped, Germany is aiming for first place. An important objective, since the leader of Pool A will avoid a clash in the 8th round with the second in Pool B, made up in particular of Spain and Italy. For this, the triple European champions will be able to settle for a draw against Switzerland.
A result which would also validate the qualification of Murat Yakin’s men. The latter can even join the next round as a loser, as long as Scotland does not win against Hungary.
Not yet eliminated, these two teams will have to let their horses go and achieve the largest possible victory, especially for the Hungarians, who can only qualify by finishing among the four best third places. On the Scottish side, second place is only accessible in the event of a victory by six goals, or a Swiss defeat by the same score in the same time.
