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UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal and Playoff Draw Results
League A quarterfinal draw:
Netherlands vs. Spain
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz and the Spanish national team are set to kick off their Nations League title defense after winning the trophy in 2023. With both teams also making it to the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals, this promises to be an exciting showdown.
Croatia vs. France
Les Bleus have counted on several Ligue 1 players, such as Bradley Barcola, Adrien Rabiot, and Randal Kolo Muani. Manager Didier Deschamps will continue to rely on talents from France's top flight as they look to become the first-ever two-time Nations League winner.
Denmark vs. Portugal
Roberto MartĂnez will count on PSG midfielders JoĂŁo Neves and Vitinha in this matchup as Portugal attempt to win the Nations League for the first time since 2019. Denmark also have Ligue 1 representation as Stade Rennais' Albert Grønbæk is a player the Danes will need in the squad to help them advance.
Italy vs. Germany
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Italy will have their cut out for them as they'll be facing a German team that recorded the most goals in the group stage with 18 goals. Both countries are attempting to advance and secure their first-ever Nations League trophy.
League A/B playoff draw:
TĂĽrkiye vs. Hungary
Le Havre's LoĂŻc NĂ©go and Hungary have a challenging matchup if they want to stay in League A, as the squad will face TĂĽrkiye. The Turkish team was neck and neck with Wales but fell short of winning League B Group 4, so it will be intriguing to see which of these two sides plays in League A.
Ukraine vs. Belgium
Malick Fofana was called up for the November FIFA international break but left the Belgian squad due to injury. The Olympique Lyonnais standout will be a name to watch as he can play a part in this crucial match as Belgium look to remain in League A.
League B/C playoff draw:
Kosovo vs. Iceland
Kosovo will lean on LOSC Lille standout Edon Zhegrova for this crucial matchup as they attempt to level up and play in League B in the next edition of the Nations League.
Armenia vs. Georgia
Georgia will count on Lyon's Georges Mikautadze and Saint-Étienne's Zuriko Davitashvili to prevent its relegation to League C after finishing third in League B Group 1 behind Ukraine and Czechia.
Slovakia vs. Slovenia
PSG defender Milan Ĺ kriniar will be leading his Slovakian teammates into a crucial match against Slovenia to earn promotion into League B. Slovakia finished second in League C Group 1 with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to beat out Sweden, who won the group with 16 points.
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