It’s time to “count” the chicks – Gazeta.uz

In a few hours, the semi-finals will begin. We find out how the national teams have performed so far in this European Championship. Many are interested in how they will perform in these meetings. The “Taktika” team will share their predictions before the semi-finals. Are you ready, then let’s get started.

Spain – France (July 9, 23:59)

The quarter-finals were not easy for both national teams. One narrowly won against Germany, which was considered a very difficult opponent, in extra time, while the other played against Portugal in a penalty shootout. There is also an interesting story about the two of them: in the match between Spain and Germany, many players of the opposing national team were nervous, and at the same time they said they were “lucky” because the game had not started yet. France was “accused” of claiming that the goals they scored in this tournament were not their own.

The national teams have met 36 times in history. France won 13 games and Spain won 16 games. The other 7 games ended in a draw.

So can we find out who is who today? We think, no. The reason is that three players from Spain – Carvajal, Le Normand (due to both receiving yellow cards), Pedri (injured) will not play in this game. Although the French have no problems in formation, as mentioned above, they have problems in scoring.

In terms of open football, the Spaniards were excellent. They also had an all-round advantage over Germany. But France … Portugal failed in attack, and Didier Deschamps’ situation was not something to brag about at all. However, there was one thing that made any defender happy – Kylian Mbappe! It is difficult to compare Alvaro Morata with a “Real Madrid” player who can appear on the big stage at any time.

Expected lineups for today’s game:

• Spain: Unai Simon; Navas, Nacho, Liaport, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
• France: Cinnamon; Kounde, Saliba, Upamechano, Hernandez; Kante, Chameni, Camavinga, Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappe.

Chance: 50/50

Netherlands – England (July 10, 23:59)

We believe that the Dutch’s interesting football will also inspire the British. Fighting for results and fighting for qualification for the final should not be in the same game. Facing the super opposition above, the meeting may seem boring, but on the contrary, it is not surprising. Koeman and Southgate both want to achieve results through beautiful football. At the same time, without exposing the existing “undercards”.

The Netherlands won nine of the 32 matches, and England won 13. Ten matches ended in draws.

How about the two national teams in the quarter-finals? The Netherlands played a great game against a tenacious Turkey team and won the game. England played poorly against Switzerland but recovered within 5 minutes of conceding the goal. We saw it, we know it, we felt it.

Neither national team has lost. If they can show their absolute best composition and play, we can see the “flower” in the semi-finals.

Expected lineup for tomorrow’s game:

• England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guessi; Saka, Menou, Re, Shou; Foden, Bellingham; Kane
• Dutch: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Skossotten, Simmons, Reiners; Malen, Depay, Gakpo

Chance: 49/51

I wish you a wonderful football game!