Unraveling the European Championship's Lineup: Which Team Faces Germany in the Round of 16?
All groups in the European Football Championship are still undecided for the round of 16. Germany's competition could come from any team in Group C, with Niclas Füllkrug eagerly watching ahead. Group D has some tension too - Poland's European journey is already over.
England has booked a spot in the round of 16, although their play hasn't been impressive. Victory against Slovenia (9PM/ZDF, MagentaTV* and on ntv.de-Liveticker) secured their Group C win, followed by a potential showdown against Germany.
Teams in Group C still have a chance to advance, with Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia in the running for the knockout stage. The group situation is so close that any nation could face coach Julian Nagelsmann's DFB team (9PM/ZDF, MagentaTV* and on ntv.de-Liveticker).
A disappointment in Group D is Poland, who've been eliminated following two matches. Robert Lewandowski's superstar status couldn't save them, as France booked their place (6PM/MagentaTV). The French hope Mbappé's nasal fracture won't hinder him with a mask, while the Nederland team remains relaxed, focusing on group positioning. Austria can also rest easy, with a possible three-goal loss against the Netherlands (6PM/RTL, RTL, MagentaTV and on ntv.de-Liveticker) still securing them a spot in the knockout stage due to Hungary and Croatia's lesser points.
All tournament highlights will be available 15 minutes post-match on RTL+ and ntv.de. The RTL EM Studio, featuring Jan Köppen, Elton, Jana Wosnitza, and experts like Stefan Effenberg, will air at 8:15PM on RTL and RTL+.
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Today's matches:Dutch vs Austria (6PM/RTL, RTL and MagentaTV)France vs Poland (6PM/MagentaTV)Denmark vs Serbia (9PM/MagentaTV)England vs Slovenia (9PM/ZDF and MagentaTV)
The German team's star player, Niclas Füllkrug, is under immense pressure to perform from the get-go, according to Bundesliga's top scorer Nils Petersen, who scored 34 joker goals over his career. "His impact is greater than many starting players," said Petersen, praising Füllkrug's unrivaled capabilities and ability to improve the team's performance. Petersen believes Nagelsmann is deliberately keeping Füllkrug on the bench, building anticipation and releasing the striker's full potential in critical moments.
Although every player would prefer to start, Füllkrug acknowledged the enjoyment and excitement of coming as a substitute, with fans rallying behind him just like the opposing team pretends to be injured (t-online interview).
Read also:
- If Germany advances from Group C, their Round of 16 opponent could be any of Slovenia, Denmark, or Serbia, as their European Championship journey is still undecided.
- Despite his mask, Kylian Mbappé is expected to lead France during their comeback attempts, following their victory against Poland and elimination of the latter from the tournament, as per WHO guidelines.
- Amidst EM confusion, Germany's controversial choice of keeping Niclas Füllkrug on the bench has sparked controversy, with Bundesliga's top scorer Nils Petersen suggesting that the striker's impact could sway crucial matches, similar to a team coming back from a disadvantage.
