If the Azzurri finished second in the group, they would meet Yakin’s team in the round of 16. Without forgetting the risk of elimination
With the closure of Group A the Euro 2024 round of 16 draw. Already certain of first place in the group, Spain, Germany and Portugal they ended up at the top of the pairings. After finishing behind the Germans in the standings, the Swiss instead it placed itself in the lower part. Position which is also of great interest toItaly. If the Azzurri were to close Group B at second placeIndeed, Spalletti’s national team would have to deal with the Swiss in the round of 16.
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All as long as they don’t lose to Croatia, Obviously. In fact, in case of defeat against Modric & Co. in the last match of the group, the Azzurri would have to wait for all the calculations to hope for third place. A scenario that would then leave room for other hypotheses for the round of 16 with the possibility of having to face Portugal or the first place in Group E.
The worst case scenario should not be discarded: elimination. In fact, if Italy lost to Croatia and at the same time theAlbania should beat Spainhere the worst scenario would open up for Spalletti’s national team: would be eliminated. The Azzurri would finish the group in last place with 3 pointswhile theAlbania would have qualified as second. Hope for repechage as best third for Croatia.
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June 24, 2024
