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
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
Germany vs Denmark
This will be the fifth meeting between Germany and Denmark at a major tournament (World Cup/Euros), with both sides winning two each of the previous four.
The only previous knockout stage tie between the two nations was the final of Euro 1992, which Denmark won 2-0.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 19:10
Germany v Denmark line-ups
Here are those line-ups again. Julian Nagelsmann makes a three changes, with left-back Max Mittelstadt replaced by David Raum, the suspended centre-back Jonathan Tah replaced by Nico Schlotterbeck, and winger Florian Wirtz making way for Leroy Sane.
The Danes make two changes with Thomas Delaney replacing the suspended Morten Hjulmand in midfield and winger Andreas Skov Olsen in for Jonas Wind.
Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gundogan, Musiala, Havertz.
Subs: Gross, Fullkrug, Fuhrich, Baumann, Muller, Beier, Anton, Wirtz, Mittelstadt, Henrichs, ter Stegen, Koch, Can, Undav.
Denmark: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund.
Subs: Kjaer, Jensen, Dolberg, Jorgensen, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Hermansen, Kristiansen, Wind, Poulsen, Ronnow, Dreyer, Kristensen, Bruun Larsen.
Lawrence Ostlere29 June 2024 19:07