⚽UEFA EURO 2020 Discussion Thread | Winner: ITALY!

[tokeweed]

It's going to be an interesting matches today! Hopefully Spain will punish Switzerland for the French!  
But making a prediction about Belgium vs Italy is very difficult for me! I like the style of game of both teams, but it's impossible to tell which one is stronger! Still, I think the Italians will go ahead...

Spain to get the revenge from Switzerland over beating the French team, that sounds easy but it is not. Odds are way better for Spain, starting eleven in both teams are settled and 1 hour to go. Wonder know if Switzerland could make another surprise again

Revenge for what?  Spain should be thankful they’ve been given a less tougher match up.  Lolol.    I’m not missing this one after missing what could be the game of the tourney in France vs Switzerland.

I’m thinking.. err hoping it’s another goal fest.  I got BTTS and the over 2.5 combo at 2.22 and Ferran Torres anytime goal scorer at 3.05.  Lezzz goooo!!

[Dewi Aries]

Both Spain and Switzerland are two selections that, before the end of the group phase, seemed to be one step away from elimination. Luis Enrique's Roja, after two disappointing games against Sweden and Poland, was forced to play a final against Slovakia. Vladimir Petkovic's Swiss, on the other hand, was lucky enough against the Turks, in order to hope to remain among the best third teams and get the ticket for the round of 16.
This is not the Spain it used to be a few years back, many of his players are fading away and Swiss doesn't look like a phenomenal contestant.
Still, I believe that experience will prevail and that Spain will proceed forward.

Spain's chance is at regular time because I'm not sure they'll win in a penalty shoot-out so Spain must use 2x 45 or 2x 15
So far there are a lot of surprises for it I will not take 1x2 I think both teams to score are more interesting

[Yogee]

Both Spain and Switzerland are two selections that, before the end of the group phase, seemed to be one step away from elimination.

This just proves that you cannot completely dismiss any team based on their past performances. This is also the danger and the beauty with one-legged ties. One slip up and it's all over for the losing team.

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Interesting formation by Switzerland but I'm expecting them to play deep in their own half most of the game.

[BITCOIN4X]

Yes in the end i am not interested if italy win or not the euro cup

the thing that interests me is the fun
I want to see fun games and if my team loses, I don't care, I enjoyed it

of course is my philosophy

Actually I also don't care who will win and who will lose because I am not a fan of either team. However, it will be interesting to talk about it when many of the other favorite fell out earlier than expected. I just thought that Belgium would win that game even though a lot of people were supporting Italy. My prediction is 2-1 for Belgium win.

[kassex]

Yes in the end i am not interested if italy win or not the euro cup

the thing that interests me is the fun
I want to see fun games and if my team loses, I don't care, I enjoyed it

of course is my philosophy

Actually I also don't care who will win and who will lose because I am not a fan of either team. However, it will be interesting to talk about it when many of the other favorite fell out earlier than expected. I just thought that Belgium would win that game even though a lot of people were supporting Italy. My prediction is 2-1 for Belgium win.

I would still bet on Italy. Belgium is not doing as well as it would seem. The defense of the Italians is excellent. They can play defensively, on counterattacks. Belgium's defense is not very strong.

[Harkorede]

Both Spain and Switzerland are two selections that, before the end of the group phase, seemed to be one step away from elimination.

This just proves that you cannot completely dismiss any team based on their past performances. This is also the danger and the beauty with one-legged ties. One slip up and it's all over for the losing team.

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Interesting formation by Switzerland but I'm expecting them to play deep in their own half most of the game.

I'll give it to Spain to win today. Swiss players performed extraordinarily against France despite only being lucky enough to have made it to the Knockout Stage. It might even be an easy win for the Spanish side as Switzerland would be playing without their inspiring captain Xhaka.

[bitzizzix]

Both Spain and Switzerland are two selections that, before the end of the group phase, seemed to be one step away from elimination.

This just proves that you cannot completely dismiss any team based on their past performances. This is also the danger and the beauty with one-legged ties. One slip up and it's all over for the losing team.

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Interesting formation by Switzerland but I'm expecting them to play deep in their own half most of the game.

Of course and this match is not easy for both teams and Switzerland only ranks third best in the group stage, while Spain as three-time European Cup champions has not shown their best performance.
and but all that is not a guarantee because the ongoing match requires cohesiveness and full strength to be the strongest, Switzerland have that and a dangerous counter attack for Spain and the current score is 0-1 for Spain and Switzerland will repay it.

[Stalker22]

Both Spain and Switzerland are two selections that, before the end of the group phase, seemed to be one step away from elimination. Luis Enrique's Roja, after two disappointing games against Sweden and Poland, was forced to play a final against Slovakia. Vladimir Petkovic's Swiss, on the other hand, was lucky enough against the Turks, in order to hope to remain among the best third teams and get the ticket for the round of 16.
This is not the Spain it used to be a few years back, many of his players are fading away and Swiss doesn't look like a phenomenal contestant.
Still, I believe that experience will prevail and that Spain will proceed forward.

Throughout their 22 encounters with Switzerland, Spain has only lost once. They have 16 wins and five draws. Switzerland, on the other hand, had already surprised us in the previous round, when they eliminated the current world champions. Both teams reached the quarterfinals after a dramatic eighth finals. However, although Spain seems stronger on paper, it's not impossible that the Swiss could surprise everybody once more. I am looking forward to another exciting match.

[hd49728]

Of course and this match is not easy for both teams and Switzerland only ranks third best in the group stage, while Spain as three-time European Cup champions has not shown their best performance.
and but all that is not a guarantee because the ongoing match requires cohesiveness and full strength to be the strongest, Switzerland have that and a dangerous counter attack for Spain and the current score is 0-1 for Spain and Switzerland will repay it.

Spain dominates the game in first 12 minutes and they have one goal from Jordi Alba. It is a very early goal for Spain and after that they keep dominating the match.

About Switzerland, they have some good counter attack, good pace but need more accuracy. The early goal from Spain is a disappointment for Switzerland and might not be what they plan for this match.

[Renampun]

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Spain to get the revenge from Switzerland over beating the French team, that sounds easy but it is not. Odds are way better for Spain, starting eleven in both teams are settled and 1 hour to go. Wonder know if Switzerland could make another surprise again

I'm not sure that Switzerland will be able to make a surprise in this match...

The match has just started and Spain has led by 1 goal, the ball possession is also 83% controlled by Spain. 3 goals for Spain's victory until this match ends is my prediction.

[Avirunes]

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Spain to get the revenge from Switzerland over beating the French team, that sounds easy but it is not. Odds are way better for Spain, starting eleven in both teams are settled and 1 hour to go. Wonder know if Switzerland could make another surprise again

I'm not sure that Switzerland will be able to make a surprise in this match...

The match has just started and Spain has led by 1 goal, the ball possession is also 83% controlled by Spain. 3 goals for Spain's victory until this match ends is my prediction.

Its still too early to say. What happened in France game? Everyone thought that France scored 3 goals and that's it. Even I thought too and went on to catch some sleep. Its football, don't let possession or anything choose a side while the game is still on. Yeah Spain are dominating right now but who knows what can happen in next 70-80 minutes.

I am rooting in for another Swiss suprise. Would really be something if happens tho. Comebacks against two great sides.

[barota]

spain already score the the first goal by Alva .j at 7 minute , for sure spain will win the match because the goal can be good for morale of players , i hope they add another goal before second half for the second goal would be good for playing in complete comfort spain need hold the ligne deffence because the deffence is the is the key of winning specially In matches of elimination like this this current match

[fuguebtc]

spain already score the the first goal by Alva .j at 7 minute , for sure spain will win the match because the goal can be good for morale of players , i hope they add another goal before second half for the second goal would be good for playing in complete comfort spain need hold the ligne deffence because the deffence is the is the key of winning specially In matches of elimination like this this current match

Spain has been playing great since the first minute of the match. They are attacking one after another. Switzerland has not yet made such an attack. 35 minutes of match time has over, ball possession sapin 74% and Switzerland is only 36 % . Switzerland should comeback by scoring very fast.

[Harkorede]

I'm not sure that Switzerland will be able to make a surprise in this match...

The match has just started and Spain has led by 1 goal, the ball possession is also 83% controlled by Spain. 3 goals for Spain's victory until this match ends is my prediction.

Its still too early to say. What happened in France game? Everyone thought that France scored 3 goals and that's it. Even I thought too and went on to catch some sleep. Its football, don't let possession or anything choose a side while the game is still on. Yeah Spain are dominating right now but who knows what can happen in next 70-80 minutes.

I am rooting in for another Swiss suprise. Would really be something if happens tho. Comebacks against two great sides.

No xhaka and they've lost Embolo too, I'm not too sure the odds are going in the Switzerland favour, they'll probably take some more risks in the second half and commit more forward on attacks but I'd expect Spain to be conservative enough to see out the game and perhaps catch them on the break to score one more goal.

[FatFork]

Throughout the first half, the Spaniards have as much as 74 percent possession of the ball, 'killing' the Swiss with endless series of passes, stretching the opponent's back line and a tireless race in the defensive phase. The Swiss are much better and more concrete at the end of the first half. Despite their early advantage, the Spaniards seem to have retreated a bit at the end, and if they continue this in the second half, it could cost them dearly.

[MAAManda]

spain already score the the first goal by Alva .j at 7 minute , for sure spain will win the match because the goal can be good for morale of players , i hope they add another goal before second half for the second goal would be good for playing in complete comfort spain need hold the ligne deffence because the deffence is the is the key of winning specially In matches of elimination like this this current match

Are you sure Spain will win in this match? Didn't You Watch The Game Bro? Switzerland also put pressure on Spain, let's see how this match ends.

But if in the second half Switzerland don't attack like in the second half, I'm not sure they will score even 1 goal

[coinlocket$]

The game between Switzerland and Spain is not over yet.
Spain is winning but they can take a goal.


1 hour is to Italy Belgium and we don't know the formation yet.

[ShowOff]

Spain will win, I'm a little more relaxed watching their great match so far. I didn't expect Switzerland to be as lucky as before when they beat France. Today it looks like they will be stopped by Spain even though the score has changed to 1-1. There is still enough time for Spain to score against Switzerland. I hope 1-3 is the final score in this match.

[Slow death]

Remo Freuler has just received a red card and with the pressure that Switzerland is making, I won't be shocked if Switzerland wins this game. Spain still has greater possession of the ball and has players of good technical quality, but playing with 10 players is very difficult

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even though switzerland with 10 players is still doing well in the game. spain can't score a goal against a team that has 10 players

[panjul07]

Spain will win, I'm a little more relaxed watching their great match so far. I didn't expect Switzerland to be as lucky as before when they beat France. Today it looks like they will be stopped by Spain even though the score has changed to 1-1. There is still enough time for Spain to score against Switzerland. I hope 1-3 is the final score in this match.

With less than 5 minutes remaining, it is hard to get that score.
I think this match will continue into Extra Time and maybe penalty shoot-out.
Spain having difficulties in scoring goals so far and Switzerland is able to do their best.
Hoping to see Switzerland send Spain home earlier