{"id":33381,"date":"2020-11-17T20:26:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T14:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/?p=33381"},"modified":"2020-11-17T20:26:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T14:56:58","slug":"uefa-nations-league-2020-21-5-games-to-look-forward-to-on-matchday-06","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/uefa-nations-league-2020-21-5-games-to-look-forward-to-on-matchday-06\/","title":{"rendered":"UEFA Nations League 2020-21: 5 games to look forward to on Matchday 06"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Matchday 05 of the UEFA Nations League promised and delivered plenty. We saw almost all the great European stars in action and there was enough drama to get us out of slumber. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Even after five gameweeks, there are a few groups that haven\u2019t taken shape; while a few others are gearing up for an epic finale. Today, we\u2019ll give you our pick of the bunch \u2014 tell you which five games you shouldn\u2019t miss on Matchday 06.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1 Spain vs Germany \u2014 Tuesday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Spain and Germany are widely hailed as two of the most prominent footballing powerhouses in the world. They have some of the most revered names in the business playing for them, and they never seem satisfied with anything less than a convincing win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Neither of the two footballing nations have dazzled in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/tag\/uefa-nations-league\/\">UEFA Nations League<\/a>, but Germany do have a slender one point advantage over the hosts going into the final matchday. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A result tonight and we&#39;re into the Nations League finals \ud83c\udfc6<br><br>Let&#39;s get it, boys \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DieMannschaft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#DieMannschaft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ESPGER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ESPGER<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fxkGgwrxNA\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/fxkGgwrxNA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DFB_Team_EN\/status\/1328610048420048896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 17, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Spain\u2019s Sergio Ramos missed two crucial spot-kicks in La Roja\u2019s last outing in the Nations League and would be doubly determined to make amends. Germany, on the other hand, beat Ukraine 3-1 in their last match and would look to carry over their fine form against a gritty opponent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2 Croatia vs Portugal \u2014 Tuesday&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Two former Ballon d\u2019Or winners, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, are set to take the stage under the floodlights in Croatia on Tuesday night for their final Nations League group stage encounter. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>The defending European champions, Portugal, have a much stronger team on paper, but they cannot afford to make the mistake of taking Croatia lightly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"pt\" dir=\"ltr\">Hoje joga a Sele\u00e7\u00e3o! Vamos, Portugal! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VamosTodos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#VamosTodos<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VamosComTudo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#VamosComTudo<\/a><br><br>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udd9a\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7<br>\u23f0 19:45<br>\ud83c\udfdf Stadion Poljud<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamPortugal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#TeamPortugal<\/a> plays today! Let&#39;s go! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Znj3yEArKa\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/Znj3yEArKa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Portugal (@selecaoportugal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/selecaoportugal\/status\/1328660661086416899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 17, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The hosts, who have only acquired three points from five matches, are already out of the knockouts, but that shouldn\u2019t stop them from going for the kill against Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>A win on Tuesday would land them in a comfortable third-place slot, which seems highly likely given Sweden\u2019s upcoming date with the group leaders, France.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3 Poland vs Netherlands \u2014 Wednesday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When Italy missed out on World Cup qualifications in 2018, very few expected them to stay down. Now, only after a year of sabbatical, Italy seem to have bounced back, a lot stronger than their recent attempts. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Poland, who crossed paths with the four-time champions in the last matchday, were handed a 2-0 defeat in Italy and are looking to locate their bearing before their final group stage fixture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"it\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udd9a\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Italy 2-0 Poland: Azzurri brush aside ten-man Poles in Reggio Emilia \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NationsLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NationsLeague<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EURO2024\/status\/1328117140457746439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 15, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>While Poland were struggling to breach Italy, Netherlands cruised to a comfortable 3-1 win over bottom-dwellers, Bosnia. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>On paper, Poland still have a one-point lead (8) over the third-placed Netherlands, but a win for the visitors would flip the ranking in an instant. Italy, who will take on Bosnia, are at the top of the table with nine points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4 England vs Iceland \u2014 Wednesday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Gareth Southgate\u2019s England went into the Nations League full of promise and potential. They seemed to have the perfect blend of experience and exuberance, which made them the favourites alongside Belgium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Five group stage matches in, England have only managed to nick two wins and find themselves in the third position. The Three Lions were undone in both of their last two encounters, against Denmark and Belgium, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An update from the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThreeLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ThreeLions<\/a> camp this evening, with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sterling7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sterling7<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JHenderson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@JHenderson<\/a> set to miss Wednesday night&#39;s game with Iceland:<\/p>&mdash; England (@England) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/England\/status\/1328427619843338240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 16, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, Iceland have been quiet since the tournament began and are yet to pick up a single point in the group. The team, of course, have an indomitable aura, which can never be written off. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>England would hate to have a flashback of the famous Euro 2016 defeat at the hands of the spirit of Iceland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5 Belgium vs Denmark \u2014 Wednesday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The two best teams of Group B will go head-to-head in the search of Nations League glory. Table-toppers, Belgium, who got an impressive 2-0 win over England in their last outing, would be looking to get another win under their belt, but dismantling this new-look Denmark side is unlikely to be very straightforward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Denmark, who are two points behind Belgium (12), have a sense of swagger that\u2019s hard to miss. Belgium\u2019s Kevin De Bruyne may very well be the best midfielder in the Premier League, but Christian Eriksen\u2019s boots cannot be written off. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Eyes on Denmark now \ud83d\udc40 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aPlIKU7dtT\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/aPlIKU7dtT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BelRedDevils\/status\/1328323858861068288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 16, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Combine Eriksen\u2019s attention to detail with Martin Braithwaite\u2019s quick breaks, and you have an excellent match on your hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/unpredictable-england-fail-to-deliver-yet-again-in-the-moment-of-truth\/\">Unpredictable England fail to deliver yet again in the moment of trut<\/a><\/strong>h <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some cracking UEFA Nations League games are on offer this week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":33383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[985,109,840,6263,5739,890,842,6021],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33381"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/45"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33381"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33381\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}