Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany face Denmark in their last-16 tie at Euro 2024 tonight.
The hosts strolled through the group stages, with two impressive performances in their opening two games meaning they had qualified with a game to spare when they faced Switzerland, though the nature of that 1-1 draw means that Nagelsmann will be demanding an exciting performance.
Denmark had a far more underwhelming group stage, with three draws meaning they picked up a measly three points that was just enough to creep through in second place in Group C. But with a solid side including Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund and a wealth of experienced defenders, Denmark are capable of springing the latest surprise at Euro 2024, and Germany will need to be on form if they’re to earn a place in the quarter-finals.
Follow all the latest updates from Germany v Denmark below.
Germany 0-0 Denmark
8 mins: Another corner from Toni Kroos finds Nico Schlotterbeck who nods another effort at goal. Kasper Schmeichel takes no chances this time and flaps it wide of the far post.
The resultant corner is then cleared by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 20:08
NO GOAL! Germany 0-0 Denmark
5 mins: The goal is ruled out on the field by the referee who saw an infringement in the box. The defender marking Schlotterbeck was apparantly stopped from doing his job so the goal doesn’t stand.
Seems a harsh decision based on the replays.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 20:06
GOAL! Germany 1-0 Denmark (Schlotterbeck, 4’)⚽️
4 mins: David Raum brings down an aerial pass and touches the ball into the box. Alexander Bah manages to recover and pokes the ball out for a corner.
The corner is whipped into the box where Nico Schlotterbeck leaps above everyone else. He meets the ball and powers it into the back of the net!
But, will this goal stand?
Mike Jones29 June 2024 20:05
Germany 0-0 Denmark
3 mins: Christian Eriksen looks to get Joakim Maehle forward on the left wing for Denmark but Maehle is clattered by Antonio Rudiger who takes the ball and fizzes a pass into Ilkay Gundogan to get Germany moving forward once more.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 20:03
Kick off! Germany 0-0 Denmark
Germany get the ball rolling for this last-16 tie. They work the ball over the right wing and slip it forward to Leroy Sane. He weaves into the box and squeezes off a cross but Denmark defend it well.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 20:01
Germany vs Denmark
Christian Eriksen looks focused and determined ahead of this one. It’s going to be a tough ask for Denmark to get past the hosts this evening but if they play as they did against England they are well in with a chance of winning.
Germany will want to avoid an upset. As the hosts they’ll be hoping to go far in this tournament.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:52
Germany vs Denmark prediction
Germany will be tested by the Danes but the absence of Morten Hjulmand could be key.
The hosts will certainly have enough creativity to open up the Danish defence, so as long as they can stay solid at the back they should get a straightforward win.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:50
Germany vs Denmark
Germany have reached the Euros knockout stages for a fifth consecutive tournament. Their last two knockout matches have both ended in 2-0 defeats, to France in the Euro 2016 semi-final and England in the Euro 2020 last 16.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:40
Germany vs Denmark
Denmark have lost all five of their previous European Championship matches against host nations, including one against Germany in the 1988 group stage.
They were eliminated by hosts England at Wembley in the semi-final of the last Euros (2-1).
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:30
Germany vs Denmark
Three of the last four meetings between Germany and Denmark in all competitions have been drawn (Germany won the other 2-1 at Euro 2012), which is more draws than the first 24 encounters between the two sides beforehand (two).
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:20