Ronald Koeman’s resurgent Netherlands side take on Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals tonight in Berlin.
The Dutch eased past Romania in their last-16 match, with impressive performances from Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen and Xavi Simons handing them a 3-0 win in Munich earlier this week. And though many neutrals expected them to be facing Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austria side in the last eight, they were surprised as Turkey battled to an enthralling 2-1 win in Leipzig, with two goals from Merih Demiral proving the difference.
That result has set up an unexpected encounter in the capital, with two sides who have steadily improved as the tournament progressed now facing their toughest test so far.
Follow all the latest updates and reaction below as the Netherlands take on Turkey at Euro 2024.
Netherlands v Turkey
The Netherlands reached the knockout stages for the first time in 16 years and will take on Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals tonight.
Ronald Koeman, who won the tournament as a player in 1988, has led the team into the knockout stages, after a tumultuous period where they failed to reach the 2018 World Cup.
After losing to Austria in their final group match and only reaching the round of 16 as a best third-placed side, the Dutch showed improvements as they progressed in a one-sided 3-0 win over Romania.
Turkey reached the last eight as Merih Demiral scored twice in a 2-1 win over Austria.
Lawrence Ostlere6 July 2024 14:55
Netherlands v Turkey
Hello and welcome along to live coverage of Netherlands v Turkey, the last quarter-final of Euro 2024.
Lawrence Ostlere6 July 2024 14:07