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Netherlands vs Denmark: Match Preview, Predicted Line-ups and Dream11 Predictions

Two dark horses for the 2022 World Cup begin their preparations for the Qatar tournament on Saturday, as the Netherlands welcome Denmark to the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for a friendly battle.

Mar 26, 2022, 11:04 AMโ€ข3 min read

Netherlands vs Denmark is the next international friendly match taking place at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam on Sunday.

Netherlands vs Denmark: Match Preview:

Both these teams are counted amongst the best in the world. Ranked 9th and 10th by FIFA, the two squads harbor great hopes about the coming World Cup in Qatar at the end of the year. And do note that both these squads had secured their tickets to the quadrennial extravaganza, in emphatic style.

The Dutch were the champions of Group G, and they had lost just once all through the campaign. They had also scored the most number of goals in the group in the process, and had conceded the least as well.

Meanwhile, the Danes were the champions of Group F, and they had a perfect winning record till the very last match-day. They had also scored the most number of goals, and just like their counterparts, they had let in the least number of goals too.

Both these teams are in great form, and have high ambitions for the World Cup. Expect a fierce encounter of attacking football right from the get-go, and chances are very high for goals to come in plenty.

Team News:

Netherlands:

Cody Gakpo and Jurrien Timber are carrying knocks at the moment and might not feature in this game. The Netherlands could experiment with their team for this fixture.

Arnaut Danjuma, the breakout star for the new Netherlands team. (Image-Hammers News)

Denmark:

Simon Kjaer and Andreas Christensen are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this fixture. Denmark will need to name their strongest team for this match.

Netherlands vs Denmark: Head to Head:

The Netherlands have a good record against Denmark and have won 12 out of 29 matches played between the two teams. Denmark have managed eight victories against the Dutch and could trouble their opponents in this fixture.

The previous meeting between the two European giants took place in 2012 and ended in a shock 1-0 victory for Denmark. The Netherlands have improved over the past year and will look to prove their mettle this weekend.

Recent form in all competitions:

Netherlands:

6-1 win over Turkey

1-0 win over Latvia

6-0 win over Gibraltar

2-2 draw against Montenegro

2-0 win over Norway

Denmark:

5-0 win over Isreal

4-0 win over Moldova

1-0 win over Austria

3-1 win over Faroe Islands

2-0 loss against Scotland

Netherlands vs Denmark: Predicted Line-ups:

Netherlands Predicted XI (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Denzel Dumfries, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Blind; Georginio Wijnaldum, Frenkie de Jong, Davy Klaassen; Steven Berghuis, Memphis Depay, Arnaut Danjuma.

Denmark Predicted XI (3-4-3): Kasper Schmeichel; Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Nelsson; Alexander Bah, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Thomas Delaney, Joakim Maehle; Andreas Skov Olsen, Kasper Dolberg, Jens Stryger Larsen

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Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain goes to semis in penalty shootout

Catch the live updates, news, scores and free commentary of the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg match tonight at the Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain.

Mar 23, 2025, 10:47 PMโ€ข1 min read

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain qualifies for semis after a 5-4 in the penaties; Simon made the save in sudden death | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.

This is Koushik Biswas, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores and free commentary of the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 2nd Leg match.

A late injury minute equalizer from Mikel Merino helped Spain salvage a thrilling 2-2 draw against Netherlands in the first leg of this tie in Rotterdam. 

Tonight, these two footballing powerhouses will meet again to ensure the semi-final place in the tournament. So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Spain vs Netherlands match from the web desk. 

Enjoy the coverage and don't forget to refresh the page timely to get the latest updates.

LIVE Updates

Mar 23, 2025, 7:59 PM

LIVE Score

Mar 23, 2025, 10:47 PM

Final verdict!

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain qualifies for semis after a 5-4 in the penaties; Simon made the save in sudden death | sportzpoint.com

It is really sad that one of these two teams will not be going to the semifinals after such an extraordinary performance.

If you are a neutral fan, it was an epic night for you. But if you're a fan or from Netherlands and Spain, it was a night of heartbreaks and wins.

Spain kept on getting the leads, but Netherlands continued to fight back and equalize. In the end, it was the penalties that differentiated the two teams.

Unai Simon was the hero for Spain as he made an important save in the sudden death.

It has been a really long night, and I hope you have enjoyed every bit of this coverage. This is Koushik Biswas, signing off. Good night, and take care.

Mar 23, 2025, 10:41 PM

THAT SAVE FROM SIMON!

Mar 23, 2025, 10:30 PM

Spain win by 5-4 in penalties!

What a thrilling final! 

The fans could not have asked for more. 

Spain are through to the semis on penalties after the scores were tied at 3-3 (5-5 on aggregate). 

The semi-finals will be played in June in Germany. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:19 PM

Penalty Shootout LIVE!

  • Van Dijk (NED)- Scores - ESP 0-1 NED 
  • Merino (ESP) - Scores - ESP 1-1 NED
  • Koopmeiners (NED) - Scores - ESP 1-2 NED
  • Ferran Torres (ESP) - Scores - ESP 2-2 NED 
  • Xavi Simons (NED) - Scores - ESP 2-3 NED
  • Garcia (ESP) - Scores - ESP 3-3 NED
  • Lang (NED) - Miss - ESP 3-3 NED
  • Yamal (ESP) - Miss - ESP 3-3 NED
  • Taylor (NED) - Scores - ESP 3-4 NED
  • Baena (ESP) - Scores - ESP 4-4 NED

We are into sudden death now. 

  • Malen (NED) - Miss - ESP 4-4 NED
  • Pedri (ESP) - Scores - ESP 5-4 NED 

Spain win on penalties. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:16 PM

We are into penalties!

5-5 on aggregate and we are into penalties now.

Mar 23, 2025, 10:16 PM

120' | Big save from Simon

Dutch was so close to a winner. 

Malen shoots from a close range, and Simon dives low to his left to make the save. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:13 PM

118' | Change for Spain

Final change for Spain. 

Baena replaced Nico Williams

Mar 23, 2025, 10:11 PM

5 minutes away from Shoot out

We are just 5 minutes away from a shoot out. Will we see another goal?

Mar 23, 2025, 10:08 PM

110' | Change for Netherlands

Koopmeiners replaced Reijnders.

Mar 23, 2025, 10:05 PM

109' | Simons scores | ESP 3-3 NED (5-5)

Xavi Simons equalised for Netherlands in the extra time from the penalty spot, Spain vs Netherlands, Nations League Quarter-final, second leg | sportzpoint.com

Simons scores from the penalty spot. His 4th international goal. 

All equal again. 

Spain 3-3 Netherlands. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:03 PM

108' | Penalty for Netherlands

Yellow card for Simon as he brought down Simons inside the box. Penalty for Netherlands. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:02 PM

108' | Torres goes wide

Torres did not connect the shot that well from inside the box. He missed the target.

Mar 23, 2025, 10:02 PM

106' | Change for Netherlands

Taylor replaced De Jong

Mar 23, 2025, 10:01 PM

106' | Change for Spain

Garcia replaced Zubimendi. 

Mar 23, 2025, 10:01 PM

Second half of extra time starts!

Mar 23, 2025, 9:59 PM

First half of extra time | ESP 3-2 NED (4-3)

The referee blows the whistle, and we have 15 minutes before the result or a penalty shootout. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:58 PM

105' | van Hecke blocks a shot

Nico Williams with a great chance to score. But Van Hecke came in between to block the shot. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:57 PM

103' | Lamine Yamal scores for Spain | ESP 3-2 NED (5-4 on agg.)

Lamine Yamal scores for Spain, Spain vs Netherlands, Nations League, Quarter-final, second leg | sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal scores for Spain, Spain vs Netherlands, Nations League, Quarter-final, second leg | sportzpoint.com

Lamine Yamal scores for Spain, Spain vs Netherlands, Nations League, Quarter-final, second leg | sportzpoint.com

Man, Lamine Yamal is special. 

He first receives a ball from Huijsen. Then, he made a quick cutback and went with his left foot for a curling shot at the far post. 

He hits the back of the net, and Spain, for the third time in this game, have the lead.

Spain 3-2 Netherlands (5-4 on agg.)

Mar 23, 2025, 9:53 PM

101' | Change for Netherlands

Out: Depay

In: Brobbey

Mar 23, 2025, 9:51 PM

Fight, they say!

Mar 23, 2025, 9:48 PM

96' | Netherlands looking good

The Netherlands are working hard to keep as many Spanish players pinned back as they can. Koeman has deployed two wingers, one central striker, and two players supporting Depay, aiming to create a five-versus-four advantage whenever feasible. Itโ€™s a bold, high-stakes strategy with big potential payoffs.

Mar 23, 2025, 9:45 PM

94' | Mingueza is replaced

Mingueza is injured and has been replaced by Pedro Porro. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:42 PM

First half of extra time starts

The first half of extra time starts.

Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM

We move to extra time!

90 minutes could not separate the teams. 

It is 2-2 in the second leg and 4-4 on aggregate. 

We are heading to extra time. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:36 PM

90+3' | Two blocks from Dutch defenders

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams's back-to-back shots were blocked by Dutch defenders. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:35 PM

90+1' | Save from Verbruggen

Nico Williams did not get the connection he was looking for and Verbruggen makes an easy save. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:34 PM

3 minutes added

3 minutes added to the full time. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:33 PM

90' | Save from Simon

That was an important save from Simon. 

Depay from close range nearly gave Netherlands the winner. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:31 PM

What is happening in other game?

Mar 23, 2025, 9:27 PM

84' | Changes for Spain

Out: Olmo, Ruiz

In: Pedri, Merino

Mar 23, 2025, 9:23 PM

79' | Maatsen equalises | ESP 2-2 NED (4-4)

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Maatsen qualises for Netherlands; ESP 2-2 (4-4) | sportzpoint.com

On his debut, Maatsen scores for Netherlands. 

It was a missed pass from Dani Olmo that allowed the attack. 

All equal now. 

ESP 2-2 NED (4-4)

Mar 23, 2025, 9:22 PM

78' | Changes for Netherlands

Out: Kluivert, Geertruida, Gakpo

In: Simons, Malen, Lang

Mar 23, 2025, 9:19 PM

76' | Simon comes out to make a save

Simon comes out quickly to negotiate with a long ball from Reijnders. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:16 PM

73' | Maatsen blocks a shot

Maatsen blocks a shot from Frenkie De Jong. Netherlands are looking desperate for the equaliser. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:14 PM

69' | Change for Spain

That was the final act from Oyarzabal as he has been replaced by Ferran Torres. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:12 PM

67' | Oyarzabal scores his second | ESP 2-1 NED

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain take the lead via Oyarzabal; ESP 2-1 NED (4-3) | sportzpoint.com

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain take the lead via Oyarzabal; ESP 2-1 NED (4-3) | sportzpoint.com

Great counterattack from Lamine Yamal, who passed the ball to Nico Williams. 

After a good run, unselfish Nico Williams gave it to Oyarzabal, who was open to score. 

Though his initial shot was saved by Verbruggen, the rebound ball fell in place for him to head the ball inside the goal. 

Spain take the lead.

ESP 2-1 NED (4-3)

Mar 23, 2025, 9:08 PM

Nearly there!

Mar 23, 2025, 9:04 PM

61' | Save from Verbruggen

Second save in a row from the Brighton goalkeeper. 

Nic,o with a grat run, kept on going deep in the box. 

His final effort was saved by Verbruggen

Mar 23, 2025, 9:03 PM

61' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Depay for a foul on Lamine Yamal. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:03 PM

60' | Save from Verbruggen

Good buildup from Spain. Ruiz and Lamine played between them before Lamine went for a left footed shot from inside the box. 

It went straight to Verbruggen. 

Mar 23, 2025, 9:01 PM

I felt the same though!

Mar 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

57' | Save from Simon

Depay, confident after his foal, goes for a left-footed low curling shot. 

Simon had to dive to his left to make the save. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:58 PM

54' | Depay scores | ESP 1-1 NED (3-3 on agge)

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Depay equalises for Netherlands; ESP 1-1 NED (3-3 on agg.) | sportzpoint.comSpain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Depay equalises for Netherlands; ESP 1-1 NED (3-3 on agg.) | sportzpoint.com

Memphis Depay scores on his 100th international appearance. 

He hits the upper net and beats Simon easily. 

It's the 47th international goal for Depay. 

Spain 1-1 Netherlands (3-3 on agg)

Mar 23, 2025, 8:55 PM

52' | Penalty for Netherlands

Le Normand fouls Depay inside the box. He gets the yellow card. Penalty for Netherlands. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:54 PM

Scores from QFs

Mar 23, 2025, 8:51 PM

48' | Save from Simon

Chance for Kluivert, probably their best of the night. But, his shot was saved by Unai Simon. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:50 PM

46' | Interception from De Jong

Chance for Dani Olmo to score, but his club teammate De Jong came sliding to make the interception. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:49 PM

46' | Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Mar 23, 2025, 8:33 PM

Half-time | Spain 1-0 Netherlands

Spain head to the tunnel with a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands via a penalty scored by Oyarzabal

Mar 23, 2025, 8:32 PM

45' | 1 minute added

1 minute added as injury time. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:31 PM

44' | Fans chant Cucurella's name!

Cucurella wins the battle with Frimpong, who received a cross from Depay. 

The defensive win led Spanish fans to chant the name of Cucurella. You already know his song!

Mar 23, 2025, 8:28 PM

40' | Mingueza has been proactive for Spain so far

In the last two occasions, the defender was able to go front and provide through balls for Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal. Spain are looking for their second for the end of the first half. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:25 PM

38' | Warning for Depay

Depay gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Le Normand. But, no cards so far. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:22 PM

35' | Save from Simon

Unai Simon makes his first save of the night as Geertruida makes an effort from outside the box. It went straight to the Spainsh goalkeeper. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:21 PM

34' | Netherlands growing in confidence

In the last few minutes, the Netherlands made three entries to the final third. 

This time, they won their first corner as Gakpo's shot was deflected away by Cucurella. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:19 PM

Team Spain

Mar 23, 2025, 8:17 PM

30' | ICYMI: Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates, News, Scores and Commentary: Oyarzabal scores from penalty spot; ESP 1-0 NED (3-2 on agg)

Mar 23, 2025, 8:14 PM

26' | Nico and Yamal on the flank doing wonders

Just like Euro 2024, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal have been phenomenal on the flanks for Spain. 

In the middle Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo and Oyarzabal have been constant threat as well. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:11 PM

24' | Save from Verbruggen

Another solid save from Verbruggen. 

Oyarzabal found Nico on the right, and Verbruggen saved Nico's shot.

However, Oyarzabal was offside leading to the attack.

Mar 23, 2025, 8:10 PM

23' | Kluivert misses the target

Kluivert goes for the goal from outside the box. He was hoping that the ball would come down but it kept on going up.

Mar 23, 2025, 8:06 PM

20' | Verbruggen makes another save

Spain have been controlling the game so far. 

Lamine Yamal, on the right, waited for a long time before ppooing up the ball for Fabian Ruiz on the left. 

Ruiz went for a volley, but Verbruggen was there to make the save. 

Mar 23, 2025, 8:02 PM

15' | Reijnders with a volley

Reijnders has the first chance of the night for Netherlands. 

He went for a volley inside the box from a pass by Maatsen

Mar 23, 2025, 8:00 PM

13' | Top save from Verbruggen

Verbruggen saved Nico Williams' shot, Spain vs Netherlands, UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final | sportzpoint.com

Nico Williams has an open chance to score from the right. He found a great pass from Huijsen, who kept on running with the ball from the defensive area and then passed it to Nico. 

Verbruggen came to rescue the Netherlands. 

Mar 23, 2025, 7:58 PM

11' | Goal but offside

For a moment, it looked like Oyarzabal had his brace. 

But he was offside there. Just by a bit.

Lamine Yamal with the side of the boot pass for Oyarzabal to go one-on-one with Verbruggen.

Mar 23, 2025, 7:55 PM

8' | Goal for Spain | ESP 1-0 NED (3-2 agg)

Oyarzabal goes low, hard and to the left. He hits the back of the net with ease. 

Spain take the lead. 

Spain 0-1 Netherlands (3-2 on aggregate) 

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates, News, Scores and Commentary: Oyarzabal scores from penalty spot; ESP 1-0 NED (3-2 on agg) | sportzpoint.com

Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates, News, Scores and Commentary: Oyarzabal scores from penalty spot; ESP 1-0 NED (3-2 on agg)

Mar 23, 2025, 7:54 PM

7' | Penalty for Spain

Van Hecke tackled and brought down Oyarzabal inside the box. It is a penalty for the home side. 

Mar 23, 2025, 7:53 PM

3' | Keep an eye on Huijsen

Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, made his debut in the first leg and did excedelingly well. 

This is his first start for Spain. He has replaced the injured Casado.

Mar 23, 2025, 7:46 PM

Kick-Off!

Here we go!

All to play for a place in the semi-finals.

Mar 23, 2025, 7:38 PM

They are ready too!

Mar 23, 2025, 7:37 PM

Warmups done!

Mar 23, 2025, 7:19 PM

Lineups: Netherlands

Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk (capt), I. Maatsen, T. Reijnders, F. de Jong, J. Kluivert, J. Frimpong, M. Depay, C. Gakpo.

Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Brian Brobbey, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen.

Mar 23, 2025, 7:17 PM

Lineups: Spain

Starting XI: U. Simรณn (capt), ร“. Mingueza, R. Le Normand, D. Huijsen, M. Cucurella, D. Olmo, M. Zubimendi, F. Ruiz, L. Yamal, M. Oyarzabal, N. Williams.

Subs: David Raya, รlex Remiro, Pedro Porro, Raรบl Asencio, Alejandro Grimaldo, Mikel Merino, Aleix Garcรญa, Alejandro Baena, Pedri, รlvaro Morata, Samuel Aghehowa, Ferran Torres.

Mar 23, 2025, 3:47 PM

First leg story | Netherlands 2-2 Spain

Not many people saw this comingโ€”hardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koemanโ€™s men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory.

They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strongโ€”almost to the very endโ€”until Merino slipped one through.

Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team | sportzpoint.com

Mar 23, 2025, 3:47 PM

Team News | Netherlands

Jorrel Hato received a red card during the first-leg game, and will be suspended for the game night. Ian Maatsen has been called up for the Dutches. However, Jurrien Timber will also be sidelined due to illness.

Mar 23, 2025, 3:46 PM

Team News | Spain

Center-back Pau Cubarsi was forced off in the last stages of the first leg encounter, as he has withdrawn from the squad and will be unavailable for tonight. Rest of the squad will be available for selection.

Mar 23, 2025, 3:35 PM

The venue | Mestalla Stadium

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Mar 23, 2025, 3:34 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.

Mar 23, 2025, 3:30 PM

Match Details

Match: Spain vs Netherlands 

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg

Date: 24 March 2025

Time: 1:15 AM IST

Venue: Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain

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Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team

Read the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg highlights as Mikel Merino's injury time goal helped Spain draw 2-2 against Netherlands.

Mar 20, 2025, 10:38 PMโ€ข1 min read

Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals. 

This is Koushik Biswas, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores and free commentary of the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 1st Leg match.

In the last six games, the Dutch team have been undefeated but only won two of those six games. In the meantime, the EURO 2024 Champions, Spain, have not lost a single game since lifting the title and have won five out of six games in the UEFA Nations League. 

So, this sets up to be a thrilling counter between two proud footballing nations. Therefore, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Netherlands vs Spain match from the web desk. 

Enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 20, 2025, 10:36 PM

Final Verdict

Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team | sportzpoint.com

Not many people saw this comingโ€”hardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koemanโ€™s men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory. 

They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strongโ€”almost to the very endโ€”until Merino slipped one through.

What a ride itโ€™s been! Thatโ€™s all from us on this live blogโ€”thanks for sticking with us through every twist and turn. Good night. See you on Sunday for the second leg.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:42 PM

Full-time | NED 2-2 ESP

An injury time equaliser from substitute Mikel Merino helps Spain extend their undefeated run to 22 games now. 

We move to the second leg with everything at square. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:39 PM

90+3' | Merino scores | NED 2-2 ESP

Merino scores for Spain. 

Nico Williams with a shot from the left, and Verbruggen made only a half save.

Merino was at the right place to take advantage of the rebound ball. 

Big, big goal!

NED 2-2 ESP

Mar 20, 2025, 9:37 PM

90+1' | Change for Netherlands

Reijnders is replaced by Wieffer.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM

90' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM

89' | Huijsen takes a chance

Huijsen takes a chance with a long range left-footed shot. 

He was on-target but Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM

88' | Van Dijk makes a block

Oyarzabal with a volley from close range but Van Dijk was there to make the save. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:32 PM

86' | Save from Verbruggen

Top-class save from Verbruggen. Huijsen found Nico making a run. Nico then went inside the box and sent a curling shot. 

Verbruggen had to dive to his left to make the save. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:29 PM

84' | Change for Spain

Final change for Spain. Merino replaces Ruiz.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM

84' | Change for Netherlands

Depay is replaced by De Ligt. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:27 PM

82' | Direct red card for Hato

Direct red card for Hato, Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg | sportzpoint.com

A straight red card for Hato for a dangerous challenge on Le Normand. 

The Netherlands are down to 10 men. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM

79' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Virgil Van Dijk for a foul inside the box during the corner. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM

77' | Le Normand with a great interception

Xavi Simons was running away with the ball and made an effort at the goal. But, Le Normand came running from behind to let it go for a corner. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM

76' | Chance for NIco

Chance for Nico Williams but he could not hold on to the ball with his first touch. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:19 PM

73' | Changes for Netherlands

Out: FDJ, Kluivert

In: Koopmeiners, Simons

Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM

72' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Perez for a sliding tackle on Frimpong. He will miss the second leg.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:17 PM

72' | Save from Verbruggen

A deflection from Van Dink was going into the goal and Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:16 PM

HE MAKES THEM COUNT

Mar 20, 2025, 9:16 PM

70' | Van Dijk makes the block

Van Dijk makes the block as Dani Olmo pulled his trigger from outside the box. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:14 PM

68' | Huijsen with a vital challange

Huijsen makes a vital interception at the edge of the box as Netherlands were running through the mid-field into the box. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:12 PM

66' | Three changes for Spain

Morata, Pedri and Lamine Yamal have been replaced by Perez, Oyarzabal, and Olmo.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:10 PM

63' | Yamal wins the corner

Lamine Yamal won the second corner for Spain. Nico Williams takes it but Netherlands have it covered, 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:06 PM

61' | Yellow card

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Yellow card for debutant Dean Huijsen.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:05 PM

59' | Save from Simon

Good low shot from Gakpo, who was on-target. But Simon got down quickly to grab the ball. 

Mar 20, 2025, 9:04 PM

56' | No changes yet

Although Spain have upped the tempo, we will surely a few changes from them as we see a few miss-passes in the middle.

Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 PM

54' | Spain win the corner

Spain win their first corner of the game, and Yamal took it short. 

Spain are holding a high line now and looking for a goal. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:59 PM

53' | Spain looking to build something

A few low crosses and a run on the byline from Morata and Nico, and suddenly, Spain are looking better.

But, Netherlands will be waiting for the counterattack, though. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:56 PM

Class!

Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 PM

46' | Reijnders scores | NED 2-1 ESP

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What a start for the Orange! 

Reijnders scores for them. 

Frimpong did all the running for him, and his cutback found a running Reijnders, who made no mistake inside the box.

Netherlands have the lead.  

Mar 20, 2025, 8:51 PM

Second half starts!

We are back from the break. 

Spain starts things off!

Mar 20, 2025, 8:36 PM

Half-time | NED 1-1 ESP

Spain started the game like the Champions of Europe and Nico Williams gave them the lead. But, since then, Netherlands have attacked like a team on a mission. 

Gakpo found the equaliser, and they could have had a few more if Simon was not there. 

Cubarsi had to leave the field due to injury, and Dean Huijsen replaced him. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:33 PM

45' | Two minutes added

Two minutes added to the first-half as Lamine Yamal miss-hit the free-kick. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:32 PM

45' | Yellow card

Free-kick for Spain from a dangerous position as Gakpo pushed Pedro Porro down. Yellow card for him.

Mar 20, 2025, 8:29 PM

42' | Reijnders hits the crossbar

Frimpong, with the corss and Reijnders, went for the side volley and kissed the crossbar with his effort.

Mar 20, 2025, 8:28 PM

41' | Dean Huijsen makes his debut

Dean Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, makes his international debut in the Netherlands, against Netherlands. 

He replaces Cubarsi. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:27 PM

39' | Cubarsi is down

He was limping for a bit, and now he is down. He is getting medial attention and will be replaced. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:26 PM

39' | Cucurella gets a verbal warning

It is not a yellow card for the defender but he gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Frimpong

Mar 20, 2025, 8:23 PM

36' | Simon makes a save

Huge save!

Simon made himself big as Depay had the chance to extend the lead for them from close range. 

Chance missed for the home side. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:22 PM

35' | Save from Verbruggen

Lamine Yamal with an outside-the-boot flick pass from Zubimendi. Zubimendi went for the volley, and Verbruggen had to go down to his side quickly to make the save. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:20 PM

That run from Frimpong

Mar 20, 2025, 8:18 PM

31' | Simon makes a save

Netherlands are putting their feet on the accelerator. 

Gakpo with a menacing cross and Simon had to be quick to get a touch to it to nuilfy the attack. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM

28' | Gakpo strikes | NED 1-1 ESP

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The Dutch are level, and the fans are just over the moon!

Gakpo strikes for them.

Frimpong had a great run to keep the ball in play and then pass it across. After a poor clearance from Cubarsi, Kluivert found Gakpo at the edge of the box.

The Liverpool striker did not miss the chance with a bullet strike. 

All square now. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM

24' | Sapin defenders have been solid

Cucurella, Cubarsi, and Le Normand have been solid so far, not letting Dutch strikers have any space in the final third. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM

21' | Chance for Van Dijk

The Dutch captain had the chance to score after Hato brought down the corner so that he could go for the goal. 

But, he was not on target, 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:08 PM

20' | First corner of the match

First corner of the match goes to Netherlands. 

Le Normand went for a hard tackle against Gakpo and he conceded the corner. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:06 PM

19' | Morata should have scored here

Porro with a long cross from Nico, and then Cucurella sent a lobbed ball for Moraata to hit the net.

But, he missed the chance. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:05 PM

15' | Cucurella has been excellent for Spain so far

The Chelsea defender makes another block inside the box to eliminate any chances for Netherlands. 

Mar 20, 2025, 8:01 PM

12' | Long way to go though

With early goals, teams always get the chance to make a comeback. 

Netherlands, with the support behind them, will look to do the same. 

Gakpo nearly found Frimpong inside the box. But Cucurella came from behind to make the interception and it was an easy save for Simon. 

Mar 20, 2025, 7:57 PM

9' | Nico Williams scores | NED 0-1 ESP

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Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Commentary: Spain take the lead via Nico Williams | NED 0-1 ESP | sportzpoint.com

Nico Williams scores for Spain. 

Great pressing from Lamine Yamal, who took the ball away from Hato, and the Pedri passed it across Nico for him to make a quick turn and send it past Verbruggen.

Spain take the lead. 

Mar 20, 2025, 7:55 PM

7' | Spain controlling the game

Spain are looking in control with central defenders and mid-fielders enjoying more possession on the ball. 

Mar 20, 2025, 7:54 PM

That special header!

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Fans celebrate Van Persieโ€™s legendary diving header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup.

Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM

LIVE Score

Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM

3' | Gakpo misses the target

Netherlands with their first attack of the night.

After a swap of play from right to left, Gakpo took a chance with a long range shot. 

He was off-target, though. 

Mar 20, 2025, 7:50 PM

2' | Pedri makes an effort at the goal

Within the first two minutes, we have Spain making an attack. 

Morata found Pedri with a side of the foot flick. 

But Pedri's effort went straight to Verbruggen

Mar 20, 2025, 7:49 PM

The fans are loud and clear

Mar 20, 2025, 7:47 PM

Kick-off!

Since the last time in November 2020, Netherlands take on Spain.

Netherlands in their Orange. Spain is in their yellow away kit. 

Mar 20, 2025, 7:45 PM

Players handshake

We are just minutes awy from the kick-off.

Mar 20, 2025, 7:17 PM

The colour of the shirt does not matter; we all LOVE Lamine Yamal ๐Ÿ’—

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One young Netherlands fan with a beautiful banner for Lamine Yamal, who is supposed to play against them in UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Mar 20, 2025, 7:12 PM

The Champions of Europe are here!

Mar 20, 2025, 7:11 PM

In their own territory

Mar 20, 2025, 6:52 PM

Lineups | Spain

Starting XI: Unai Simรณn, Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsรญ, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Martรญn Zubimendi, Fabiรกn Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, รlvaro Morata (c), Nico Williams.

Subs: David Raya, รlex Remiro, Dean Huijsen, Alejandro Grimaldo, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, ร“scar Mingueza, Aleix Garcรญa, Alejandro Baena, Ayoze Pรฉrez, Samuel Aghehowa, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Mar 20, 2025, 6:50 PM

Lineups | Netherlands

Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, J. Hato, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders, J. Frimpong, J. Kluivert, C. Gakpo, M. Depay.

Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey.

Mar 20, 2025, 6:20 PM

Recent form | Netherlands

Date Home Team Score Away Team Result
20 Nov 24 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 - 1 Netherlands D
17 Nov 24 Netherlands 4 - 0 Hungary W
15 Oct 24 Germany 1 - 0 Netherlands L
12 Oct 24 Hungary 1 - 1 Netherlands D
11 Sept 24 Netherlands 2 - 2 Germany D
Goals Scored (Conceded) 8 / 5
Games over 2.5 goals 2 / 5

Mar 20, 2025, 6:18 PM

Recent form | Spain

Date Home Team Score Away Team Result
19 Nov 24 Spain 3 - 2 Switzerland W
16 Nov 24 Denmark 1 - 2 Spain W
16 Oct 24 Spain 3 - 0 Serbia W
13 Oct 24 Spain 1 - 0 Denmark W
9 Sept 24 Switzerland 1 - 4 Spain W
Goals Scored (Conceded) 13 / 4
Games over 2.5 goals 4 / 5

Mar 20, 2025, 6:08 PM

Netherlands Squad

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Nick Olij, Mark Flekken,

Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurriรซn Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jeremie Frimpong, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas,

Midfielders: Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Frenkie de Jong,

Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert.

Mar 20, 2025, 6:06 PM

Spain's squad

Goalkeepers:
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Unai Simรณn (Athletic Bilbao)
- รlex Remiro (Real Sociedad)

Defenders:
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
- ร“scar Mingueza (Celta Vigo)
- Robin Le Normand (Atlรฉtico Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsรญ, Iรฑigo Martรญnez (both Barcelona)
- Raรบl Asensio (Real Madrid)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Midfielders:
- Martรญn Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- Marc Casadรณ (Barcelona)
- Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- Fabiรกn Ruiz (PSG)
- รlex Baena (Villarreal)
- Pedri (Barcelona)

Forwards:
- Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo (all Barcelona)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Yeremy Pino, Ayoze Pรฉrez (both Villarreal)
- Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna)
- Samu Omorodion (Porto)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- รlvaro Morata (Galatasaray)

Mar 20, 2025, 6:05 PM

Final instructions

Mar 20, 2025, 6:01 PM

The mid-field maestros!

Mar 20, 2025, 5:59 PM

Can't agree more!

Mar 20, 2025, 2:59 PM

Last five meetings between Netherlands and Spain

Date Tournament Result
Nov 11, 2020 Friendly Netherlands 1-1 Spain
Mar 31, 2015 Friendly Netherlands 2-0 Spain
Jun 13, 2014 World Cup Group Stage Spain 1-5 Netherlands
Jul 11, 2010 World Cup Final Netherlands 0-1 Spain
Mar 27, 2002 Friendly Netherlands 1-0 Spain

Mar 20, 2025, 2:56 PM

Netherlands vs Spain: Head-to-head stats

Statistic Value
Previous meetings 12
Netherlands wins 6
Draws 2
Spain wins 4

Mar 20, 2025, 2:51 PM

Streaming Details

Football fans from India can watch the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription. 

Mar 20, 2025, 2:49 PM

Tonight's Venue | De Kuip

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Mar 20, 2025, 2:48 PM

Match Details

Match: Netherlands vs Spain

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 quarter-finals, 1st Leg

Date: 21st March 2025

Time: 1.15 am IST

Venue: De Kuip, RotterdamNetherlands

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Top 20 Most Underrated Players in International Football

In this special article, Sportz Point explores the footballers in international football who played crucial roles in their team's success but often remained underrated.

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Football is a sport that often brings limelight to certain footballers but sometimes keeps many at bay. Around football discussions worldwide, these footballers are not mentioned often, even after achieving significant accolades. 

Talking about the underrated footballers in International football, we must understand that it is very different from club football. It is tougher to leave a mark except performing in the continental and World Cup-like tournaments in every four years.

However, these footballers have always performed masterfully well while donning their national kit, bringing noteworthy achievements to their respective nations. Still, they have remained underrated in the consideration of either the fans or the football pundits.

Sportz Point explores the top 20 most underrated players in international football in this special article. This list is not a rank, but a summarisation of some underrated footballers who deserve more praise. 

Top 20 Most Underrated Players in International Football

Angel Di Maria

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  • National team: Argentina
  • Position: Right Winger
  • Appearances: 145
  • Goals: 31
  • Assists: 32

Notable trivia: Angel Di Maria is not given the importance he deserves for the recent successes of the Argentina National team. The 36-year-old winger retired from international football in July 2024, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. 

Most importantly, Di Maria won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two Copa America titles in 2020 and 2024, and the Finalissima 2022, as he scored in each of the finals for Argentina except for the 2024 Copa, showing his towering presence for the national team. 

Di Maria remained underrated for the gigantic presence of Lionel Messi as his teammate, but nothing can belittle his huge contribution to Argentina's recent success of winning four trophies in four years.

Thomas Muller 

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 131
  • Goals: 45
  • Assists: 41

Notable trivia: Thomas Muller has 10 goals and 6 assists in 19 World Cup appearances for Germany. The attacking midfielder registered 5 goals and 3 assists in his first-ever World Cup campaign in 2010, earning him the Golden Boot.

In the following World Cup, Muller was pivotal in Germany's World Cup glory, having scored 5 goals and 3 assists. Although he lost the Golden Ball to Lionel Messi that year, Muller was undoubtedly the best player of the German team, along with Manuel Neuer and Miroslav Klose.

Muller won the 2014 World Cup and finished third in EURO 2012 with Germany, as he retired in July 2024 after Germany's elimination from the EURO 2024.

Olivier Giroud

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 137
  • Goals: 57
  • Assists: 15

Notable trivia: Despite playing for a country that produced goalscorers such as Thierry Henry, Michel Platini, Karim Benzema, and David Trezeguet, Olivier Giroud tops the list of the all-time top scorers for the France national team with 57 goals.

Giroud's achievements are often overlooked both at the international and club levels, though he is one of the best French footballers of this generation. Giroud finished the EURO 2016 as the joint second-highest scorer, with 3 goals and 2 assists. 

Giroud was also part of the 2018 World Cup and 2021 Nations League-winning France team, providing significant contributions to the team. He also scored 4 goals for France in the 2022 World Cup. However, the striker retired from international football in July 2024.

Davor ล uker

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  • National team: Croatia
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 68
  • Goals: 45
  • Assists: 6

Notable trivia: Davor ล uker is arguably the greatest Croatian footballer ever, leaving an unparalleled legacy behind him for the national team.

The year 1998 is popularly known as the 'Davor ล uker Year' among football fans, as the forward led the Croatia team to a third-place finish in the 1998 World Cup. He also scored 6 goals in 7 appearances in the tournament to earn the Golden Boot. 

ล uker also won the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament in 1998 WC. He is the top Croatian goalscorer of all time as well, bagging 45 goals in 68 official appearances before retiring in 2002.

Antoine Griezmann

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 137
  • Goals: 44
  • Assists: 38

Notable trivia: Antoine Griezmann achieved innumerable honours with the France national team, but sadly, is often not regarded as one of the greatest international footballers ever. 

Griezmann led France to a second-place finish in EURO 2016, scoring 6 goals and 2 assists to win the Golden Boot. He was also named the Player of the Tournament in that edition.

However, Griezmann achieved his first senior international silverware in 2018, when France won the World Cup in Russia. The attacking midfielder was crucial for the team with a tally of 4 goals and the tournament-most of 4 assists, also being named the third-best player of the tournament.

Apart from the 2021 UEFA Nations League title, Girezmann orchestrated the French attack in the 2022 World Cup, providing three assists to be the joint-top assist provider. However, he retired from international football in September 2024.

Sergio Busquets

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  • National team: Spain
  • Position: Defensive Midfielder
  • Appearances: 143
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 9

Notable trivia: We all are yet to see a central-defensive midfielder in modern football who has such a high IQ in reading the game, such as Sergio Busquets. 

Busquets was popularly called 'Octopus' for his immaculate passing ability and intimidating defensive screening without breaking a sweat most of the time. the Spanish midfielder became the heart of Barcelona but his contribution was often overlooked at the national team level.

In a star-studded midfield with Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, Busquets emerged as the only one of his kind, making significant contributions to Spain's World Cup glory in 2010 and EURO 2012 victory. Busquets retired from international football in December 2022.

Hugo Lloris

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Appearances: 145
  • Clean sheets: 68

Notable trivia: It is said in football, that being a goalkeeper is a 'thankless job'. Goalkeepers are always the last guardian of a team, but their contributions are hugely overlooked. Hugo Lloris, the former French goalkeeper is a burning example of that sensation.

Lloris kept three clean-sheets in all 7 appearances for France in the World Cup 2018, leading the team to the final glory. The French custodian has kept a staggering 68 clean-sheets overall for France in 145 appearances.

He also captained the Les Bleus in three World Cup editions from 2014 to 2022. Lloris retired from the national team in January 2023, being the most-capped player for France in history.

Edin Dลพeko

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  • National team: Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 139
  • Goals: 67
  • Assists: 29

Notable trivia: Edin Dลพeko is not often mentioned as one of the best international footballers in the modern era, only because he represents a country like Bosnia, that mostly fail to apear in big tournaments.

Yet Dลพeko, the greatest Bosnian footballer, led the Bosnia team to its first-ever World Cup appearance in 2014 after scoring a whopping 10 goals to be the second-top scorer in the qualification round.

He also scored 9 goals in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying round to be the second-top scorer in the qualification round as well. Dลพeko also ranks sixth among the active footballers with most international goals.

Michael Laudrup

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  • National team: Denmark
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 103
  • Goals: 37
  • Assists: 14

Notable trivia: Michael Laudrup is often considered the greatest Danish footballer of all time, yet he doesn't always receive the full recognition that his remarkable talent deserves. He delivered outstanding performances for Denmark, scoring 37 goals in 103 appearances.

Laudrup won the 1995 Confederations Cup with Denmark, providing commendable performances throughout the tournament. German legend Franz Beckenbauer praised the Danish midfielder in the best possible way, saying, โ€œPele was the best in the 60s, Cruyff in the 70s, Maradona in the 80s, and Laudrup in the 90s.โ€

Gabriel Batistuta

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  • National team: Argentina
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 56
  • Assists: 14

Notable trivia: Gabriel Batistuta was nicknamed 'Batigol' for his ability to score from almost anywhere on the pitch with unmatched power and precision.

Batistuta was mostly recognized for his inhuman performance in the 1991 Copa America, as Argentina won the title and he was the highest goalscorer of the tournament with 6 goals. He won his second Copa with Argentina in 1993, scoring a brace in the final.

Although he could not achieve the coveted success in the World Cups, Batistuta was one of the greatest footballers for Argentina in the World Cups, with 10 goals in 12 appearances.

Andrea Pirlo

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  • National team: Italy
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 116
  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 25

Notable trivia: Current UEFA vice-president and former Polish footballer Zbigniew Boniek praised Andrea Pirlo by saying something that probably best defines the Italian midfielder. He stated, "To pass the ball to Andrea Pirlo is like to hide it in a safe."

Andrea Pirlo is inarguably one of the most prolific playmakers who ever graced the football pitch. Famous for his outstanding passing and free-kick skills, Pirlo was essential to Italy's victory in the 2006 World Cup. Pirlo won three man of the match awards in the tournament, most by any player in that edition. 

Retiring in 2017, Pirlo remains one of the supreme players who played exceptionally well at international levels, but the recognition was never enough to praise the midfied maestro.

Ronald Koeman

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  • National team: Netherlands
  • Position: Defender
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 14
  • Assists: 10

Notable trivia: Ronald Koeman is often overlooked, but he was a top-tier central defender known for his exceptional passing ability and masterful free-kick skills. With a record of 238 goals across club and international levels, Koeman is the highest-scoring defender in football history. 

However, the defender was a crucial part of Rinus Michels' formidable Netherlands team in the 90s, which won the 1988 European Championship. He also won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award twice in 1987 and 1988.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

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  • National team: Netherlands
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 76
  • Goals: 42
  • Assists: 12

Notable trivia: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is often overlooked among the contemporary Dutch stars of his generation. The forward is the third-highest goalscorer for the Dutch national team, with 42 goals.

Although he had a brief appearance in the 2010 World Cup, Huntelaar proved himself crucial for the team, scoring the most goals (12) in the 2012 European championship qualification round.

However, he was also a part of the Netherlands squad that finished third in the 2014 World Cup. He retired in 2021 but never got the recognition he deserved.

George Best

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  • National team: Northern Ireland
  • Position: Winger
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 9
  • Assists: 0

Notable trivia: "Maradona Good, Pele Better, George Best" is the greatest quotation that can define how good George Best was. The Irish winger is also considered as the greatest footballer who never played in a World Cup. 

Despite having immense talent and potential, he is often overlooked in the discussion of the greatest footballers. He was named European Player of the Year in 1968, delivering consistent performance for his club and national team.

If he did not struggle with his self-destructing lifestyle, he may have achieved more accolades with Northern Ireland before retiring in 1982.

Gheorghe Hagi

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  • National team: Romania
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 124
  • Goals: 35
  • Assists: 23

Notable trivia: Gheorghe Hagi was such a good player that he was nicknamed "Maradona of the Carpathians". The attacking midfielder was also called 'Regele', which translates to 'The King' for his immaculate shooting ability, playmaking skills, and vision on the pitch.

The attacking midfielder was the heart of an exciting Romania team of the 1990s. Hagi put up a memorable performance for Romania in the 1994 World Cup, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists to lead the team to the quarter-finals, where they eventually lost against Sweden.

He retired in 2001 but still holds the record for the most goals scored for the Romania national team, alongside Adrian Mutu, with 35 goals.

Gรผnter Netzer

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 6
  • Assists: 9

Notable trivia: Gรผnter Netzer played an integral role in Germany's 1972 European Championship victory.
The midfielder provided two assists in the semi-final of the tournament, inspiring a 2-1 win over Belgium.

Netzer was also included in the 1974 World Cup squad for Germany. Although he did not play in the final, Netzer is still regarded as the first World Cup winner who, at the time of his victory, played for a club based outside his home country.

Despite not having many opportunities to represent the national team, he was often considered as one of the best German footballers in the 70s.

Hristo Stoichkov

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  • National team: Bulgaria
  • Position: Winger
  • Appearances: 83
  • Goals: 37
  • Assists: 8

Notable trivia: Hristo Stoichkov was the standout performer in the 1994 World Cup as he inspired Bulgaria to a fourth-place finish and was awarded the Golden Boot for being the top scorer with 6 goals. In the tournament, he scored in the shock wins against Argentina in the Group stage and against Germany in the quarter-finals.

Stoichkov, who re-defined the 'inverted winger' role in world football, scored 37 goals in 83 games for the Bulgarian national team before retiring from international football in 1999.

Gaetano Scirea

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  • National team: Italy
  • Position: Sweeper Defender
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 1

Notable trivia: Despite Franco Baresi's absence, Gaetano Scirea was pivotal in Italyโ€™s victorious 1982 World Cup-winning campaign. The defender, who played mostly as a sweeper, remained underrated due to his contemporary Italian defenders. 

Playing for a country where the best defenders are born and brought up, Scirea always stayed out of the recognition. His untimely death at the age of 36 in 1989 also restricted his legacy.

Rudi Vรถller 

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 90
  • Goals: 47
  • Assists: 18

Notable trivia: Rudi Vรถller was a very dependable player striker at both club and international levels. He came off the bench to equalize in the 1986 World Cup Final after scoring in the semi-final against France. Unfortunately, the Germans lost the final against Argentina. However, after four years, he played a crucial role for Germany that became World Champions in 1990, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists.

His contemporary Jurgen Klinsmann always received the highlight for the Germans, but it can not tear down his achievements with the national team. Vรถller's international goal-scoring record is impressive with a staggering 47 goals in 90 caps.

Matthias Sammer

Top 20 Most Underrated Players in International Football-sportzpoint.com

  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Defensive/Central Midfielder
  • Appearances: 51
  • Goals: 8
  • Assists: 3

Notable trivia: Matthias Sammer was sometimes overlooked compared to their contemporary Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini. However, he played a crucial role in Germany's victory at the 1996 European Championship, where he was named the tournament's best player. 

The midfielder also won the Ballon d'Or in 1996 and was also named the German Footballer of the Year in 1996, after earning the same accolade in 1995.

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Germany vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League: Where to watch, Previous records, Head-to-head stats

Catch all the details and head-to-head stats with previous records ahead of tonight's football match between Germany and the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.

Oct 14, 2024, 10:34 AMโ€ข3 min read

(Image Courtesy | Bavarian Football Works)

Germany is going to take on the Netherlands in a scintillating clash in the UEFA Nations League group game tonight, scheduled to kick off at 12:15 AM IST on 15 October 2024. The two teams will set their foot in the iconic Allianz Arena Stadium in Munich where the German home crowd will welcome the visitors, the Dutch brigade.

Currently standing on the top of Nations League Group A3 with 7 points earned in 3 matches so far, Germany will face the second-placed Netherlands who are at 5 points in the same amout of matches played.

Germany will utilize their home advantage in this match after a smooth away victory by 2-1 against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Deniz Undav scored a brace and now has scored 3 goals in his two Nations League outings for Germany.

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Germany team photo against Bosnia on 12 October 2024 (Image Source | X)

On the other hand, the Netherlands faced an unexpected result in their last game against Hungary, managing a frustrating 1-1 away draw after Denzel Dumfries scored in the 83rd minute to save the day for the Dutch. 

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Netherlands team photo against Hungary on 12 October 2024 (Image Source | X)

Match Details

Match: Germany vs Netherlands 

Date: 15 October 2024

Time: 12:15 AM IST

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany 

Streaming Details

Indian viewers can stream the game live on the SonyLIV app and website. The TV broadcast will be on Sony Sports Network channels.

Head-to-head Stats (Since 2004)

Matches Played: 12

Germany wins: 4

Netherlands wins: 2

Draws: 6

Previous Records 

Germany vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League-sportzpoint.com
Deniz Undav scored the equalizer for Germany in their last meeting against the Netherlands in September 2024.

Since the 2004 EURO, Germany and Netherlands have faced each other 12 times over almost 20 years. Germany emerged victorious 4 times while Netherlands snatched the win 2 times. In their last face-off on 11th September 2024, Germany held a 2-2 against Netherlands in the same clash in the UEFA Nations League. 

Here are the previous records between these two teams since EURO 2004:

Year  Tournament  Winning Team  Losing Team  Scoreline 
2004 EURO 2004 1-1
2005 Friendly 2-2
2011 Friendly Germany  Netherlands 3-0
2012 EURO 2012 Germany  Netherlands 2-1
2012 Friendly 0-0
2018 UEFA Nations League 2018-'19 Netherlands Germany  3-0
2018 UEFA Nations League 2018-'19 2-2
2019 European Qualifiers  Germany Netherlands 3-2
2019 European Qualifiers  Netherlands Germany 4-2
2022 Friendly 1-1
2024 Friendly Germany Netherlands 2-1
2024 UEFA Nations League 2024-'25 2-2

 

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Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Highlights | A later winner from Ollie Watkins takes England to final; NED 1-2 NED

Catch the highlights of the Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match as England qualified for the final with a 2-1 win over Netherlands. Ollie Watkins with a late goal for the Three Lions.

Jul 10, 2024, 2:11 PMโ€ข1 min read

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Highlights | A later winner from Ollie Watkins takes England to final; NED 1-2 NED

Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The semi-final match between the Netherlands and England will kick off at 12:30 am IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see Liverpool sensation Virgil van Dijk representing his nation the Netherlands against Jude Bellingham's England in Dortmund.

Read Also: Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

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LIVE Updates

Jul 10, 2024, 9:11 PM

All set for the final!

Jul 10, 2024, 9:10 PM

IMPACT

Jul 10, 2024, 9:09 PM

Record for Southgate

Jul 10, 2024, 9:08 PM

"The LION"

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Highlights | A later winner from Ollie Watkins takes England to final; NED 1-2 NED - sportzpoint.com

Jul 10, 2024, 8:57 PM

Full time | Netherlands 1-2 England

England are in the final. This will be the first time they will play the final of a major tournament on foreign soil. Back-to-back Euro finals for Gareth Southgate and England. Back-to-back semi-final defeats for Netherlands.

 

Jul 10, 2024, 8:54 PM

3 minutes added

3 minutes added as injury time.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:53 PM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Simons.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:52 PM

90' | Goal by Watkins | NED 1-2 ENG

Ollie Watkins is the hero for England. He received the ball from Palmer on the right and made a turn to beat De Vrij and Verbruggen to get the goal on the far post. England take the lead in the dying minutes. NED 1-2 ENG.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:49 PM

88' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gakpo for a foul on Guehi.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:49 PM

88' | Chance missed from Palmer

Great ball from Walker from the left. Bellingham could not get a touch on the ball in the middle but it fell on to the feet of Palmer. He took his time but shoot it wide.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:47 PM

87' | Yellow card for Van Dijk

Yellow card for Van Dijk for protesting against a decision made by the referee. 

Jul 10, 2024, 8:46 PM

86' | Yellow card for Saka

Yellow card for Saka for a foul on Gakpo.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:41 PM

80' | Double change from Southgate

Phil Foden and captain Harry Kane make way for Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins. Strange but brave from Southgate.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:39 PM

79' | Goal but offside

Goal by Saka but it looks like Walker was offside before sending the cross for Saka.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:38 PM

77' | Easy grab for Pickford

Simons on the volley does not get the connection he was looking for and the ball took a bounce before getting into the save hands of Pickford. 

Jul 10, 2024, 8:35 PM

74' | Walker at his best

Quick and top-class from Kyle Walker. He catches Gakpo from behind with a well-timed challenge to dismiss the chance for Netherlands.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:31 PM

72' | Yellow card for Bellingham

Yellow card for Jude Bellingham for a foul on De Vrij.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:25 PM

65' | Save by Pickford

Save by Pickford - sportzpoint.com

 

A long free-kick from Veerman and it took a deflection from Van Dijk and it nearly went it before Pickford reacted well to get the save.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:23 PM

Adele is in the house

Jul 10, 2024, 8:22 PM

61' | Veerman looks for Weghorst

Gakpo with a great run for the Netherlands before he passed it to Dumfries on the right. Durmpries rolled the ball back to Veerman who looked for Weghorst on the box. However, his ball was too long for Weghorst and went for a goal kick.

Jul 10, 2024, 8:17 PM

54' | A tad slow start to the second half

After a very fast and end-to-end action in the first half, nothing big has happened yet in the second half. Both teams are waiting for that moment to take advantage of. 

 

Change in formation from the Netherlands, not from England though. Shaw is playing in a big game after nearly months. Will Netherlands' danger man Weghorst be able to take advantage of that? 

Jul 10, 2024, 8:11 PM

Superstar

Jul 10, 2024, 8:05 PM

46' | Changes from both sides

Shaw replaces Trippier while Weghorst replaces Malen. 

Jul 10, 2024, 7:50 PM

Half-time | Netherlands 1-1 England

Exciting first half ends. England have been the most dominating of the two. They have more attacks, more possession and more chances as well. However, with the early goal from Simons and that goalline save from Dumfries, the score is still at 1-1.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:46 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

 3 minutes were added as injury time.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:42 PM

That save from Dumfries

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Live Updates - Goal line save from Dumfries - sportzpoint.com

Jul 10, 2024, 7:36 PM

35' | Early change from Netherlands

Forced change for Netherlands as injured Depay makes way for Veerman.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:34 PM

32' | Foden hits the post

Foden nearly with a stunning goal for England. We have seen this kind of goal from him many times for Manchester City. Foden made a quick cutback to his left before launching a shot with his left foot. Unfortunately for him, it hits the far post.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:30 PM

30' | Dumfries hits the corssbar

Dumfries with a brilliant header from a corner. However, it hits the crossbar.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:30 PM

29' | Malen with a chancce

Depay with a visionary pass for Malen, who again was outran by Walker. However, he could have looked to his left where Gakpo was free for a pass. 

Jul 10, 2024, 7:28 PM

Another record for Kane

Jul 10, 2024, 7:26 PM

Big match player

Jul 10, 2024, 7:24 PM

23' | Dumfries with a goal-line block

Jul 10, 2024, 7:19 PM

18' | Harry Kane scores | Netherlands 1-1 England

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Live Updates - Harry Kane scored the equaliser for England - sportzpoint.com

 

A brilliant penalty taken by the England captain. All along the ground, into the side net and Kane beats Verbruggen. England equalise. Game on!

 

Netherlands 1-1 England.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:17 PM

17' | Penalty given to England

Penalty given to England. Yellow card for Dumfries. 

Jul 10, 2024, 7:17 PM

16' | VAR Check

Harry Kane went for a volley after Saka dribbled way through to the penalty box. Dumfries had a high boot and a VAR check is going for a tentative penalty. 

Jul 10, 2024, 7:16 PM

13' | Kane is on tagret

It has been a great reply from England after the goal. After a few free-kicks from Foden, Harry Kane tries his luck with a long-range shot. He was on-target but Verbruggen was good enough to save that.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:10 PM

7' | What a goal! Netherlands lead | England 0-1 Netherlands

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Live Updates - Xavi Simons scored a stunner to give Netherlands the lead - sportzpoint.com

 

What a start for the Netherlands! Xavi Simons won the ball from Declan Rice and made a quick turn to unleash a rocket of a shot with his right foot. Pickford had a touch with his fingers but was not enough to prevent the ball from going to the back of the net.

 

Netherlands lead. England now have conceded first in all of their knockout matches in Euro 2024.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:05 PM

4' | Netherlands on attack

The Netherlands are shipping their attack from the right with Xavi Simons making a great pass towards Malen, the only change Koeman made for the semi-finals. But Walker had him covered.

Jul 10, 2024, 7:04 PM

Team Netherlands

Jul 10, 2024, 7:01 PM

Kick off!

Here we go! We are one match away from the finals now. Who will face Spain the final?

Jul 10, 2024, 6:59 PM

Anthems are done

Anthems are done, and we are minutes away from the kick-off.

Jul 10, 2024, 6:55 PM

Last time Netherlands played in Euro finals, they won it

Jul 10, 2024, 6:53 PM

England to play back-to-back Euro finals?

Jul 10, 2024, 6:28 PM

History by Kobbie Mainoo

At 19 years 82 days, Kobbie Mainoo is the youngest player ever to represent England in a major semi-final - England vs Netherlands EURO 2024 semi-final - sportzpoint.com

 

At 19 years and 82 days old, Kobbie Mainoo is the youngest player ever to represent England in a major semi-final. 

Jul 10, 2024, 6:19 PM

Lineups for you to look at

England: Pickford, Walker, Rice, Stones, Guehi, Saka, Kane, Bellingham, Foden, Trippier. Mainoo

Subs: Shaw, Alexander-Arnold, Ramsdale, Konsa, Dunk, Toney, Gordon, Watkins, Bowen, Eze, Gomez, Henderson, Plamer, Warton

Netherlands: Verbruggen, Van Dijk, Ake, De Vrij, Simons, Depay, Gakpo, Reijnders, Malen, Dumfries, Schouten

Subs: Bulow, Flekken, Bergwijn, Blind, Brobbey, Frimpong, Geertruida, Gravenberch, De Ligt, Maatsen, Veerman, Van de Ven, Weghorst, Wijnaldum, Zirkzee

Jul 10, 2024, 6:13 PM

One change for Netherlands as well

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Live Updates | Guรฉhi replaces Konsa for England; Malen replaces Bergwijn for Netherlands - sportzpoint.com

Jul 10, 2024, 6:07 PM

One change for England

Guรฉhi replaces Konsa in the central defense for England - sportzpoint.com

 

Guรฉhi replaces Konsa in the central defence for England. 

Jul 10, 2024, 6:04 PM

Netherlands lineup

Jul 10, 2024, 6:02 PM

England lineup

Jul 10, 2024, 5:50 PM

They are here too!

Jul 10, 2024, 5:50 PM

The Giant

Jul 10, 2024, 5:49 PM

Haha

Jul 10, 2024, 5:48 PM

England have arrrived

Jul 10, 2024, 5:30 PM

It does not matter if you love him or not!

England Manager Gareth Southgate Has Everyone Buying Waistcoats | GQ

 

It does not matter if you agree or not but Gareth Southgate is the most successful British manager of this century. 

Here is a stat for you:

England have reached the semi-finals of three of their four major tournaments under Gareth Southgate (2018 World Cup, EURO 2020 + 2024), having not done so in any of their nine tournaments prior to that between 1998 and 2016. 

Jul 10, 2024, 5:16 PM

They are here too

Jul 10, 2024, 5:15 PM

The Orange army

Jul 10, 2024, 5:15 PM

They are here, again

Jul 10, 2024, 2:14 PM

Possible Starting XIs

Netherlands' possible starting lineup:

Bart Verbruggen; Nathan Akรฉ, Virgil van Dijk, Stefan de Vrij, Denzel Dumfries; Tijjani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten, Cody Gakpo; Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay

England's possible starting lineup: 

Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Marc Guehi, John Stones; Kieran Trippier, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice; Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka; Harry Kane

Jul 10, 2024, 2:13 PM

Head-to-Head stats

  • Matches Played: 22
  • Netherlands won: 7
  • England won: 6
  • Draws: 9

Jul 10, 2024, 2:13 PM

Today's Venue

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Venue

Jul 10, 2024, 2:12 PM

Match Details

  • Match: Netherlands vs England - UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final

  • Date: 11/7/2024

  • Time: 12:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany

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