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Belgium vs Italy – which get underway at 18:00 CEST and 21:00 CEST respectively. On this blog, we’ll have updates from those matches, as well as all the build-up, previews, team news and updates from across the tournament.
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17:45 CEST: Follow our Switzerland vs Spain blog
Turning our attention to Switzerland vs Spain, follow our dedicated live blog for the game HERE.
Switzerland’s starting XI: Zakaria in for Xhaka
Vladimir Petkovic has settled on his XI, with Denis Zakaria coming in for Granit Xhaka the only change to the side that defeated France.
Switzerland’s XI: Yann Sommer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricado Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Steven Zuber, Xherdan Shaqiri, Haris Seferovic, Breel Embolo.
Spain’s starting XI: Pau and Alba return
Luis Enrique’s starting XI for the quarter final sees a couple of changes from the side that beat Croatia, as Pau Torres replaces Eric Garcia and Jordi Alba takes his left-back role in place of Jose Luis Gaya.
15:30 CEST: Belgium’s predicted XI vs Italy
Roberto Martinez is sweating over the fitness of his two best players: Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard.
Belgium’s predicted XI vs Italy: Thibaut Courtois, Toby Alderweireld, Thomas Vermaelen, Jan Vertonghen, Thorgan Hazard, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Thomas Meunier, Dries Mertens, Romelu Lukaku, Yannick Carrasco
15:30 CEST: Italy’s predicted XI vs Belgium
Roberto Mancini has no injury worries ahead of the game against Belgium, but it is believed that Federico Chiesa’s extra-time goal against Austria has earned his place in the starting XI ahead of Domenico Berardi.
Italy’s predicted XI vs Belgium: Gianlugi Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Spinazzola, Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, Marco Verratti, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne
14:30 CEST: Who is at risk of suspension?
UEFA will erase yellow cards after the quarter final stage, meaning that there is one more game to go in which players are at risk of being ruled out of the semi finals. We take a look at the players playing today who are a booking away from missing the final four.
Belgium: Toby Alderweireld, Thorgan Hazard, Thomas Vermaelen
Italy: Nicolo Barella, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Matteo Pessina
Spain: Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Pau Torres
Switzerland: Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Breel Embolo, Mario Gavranovic, Kevin Mbabu, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar
13:30 CEST: Switzerland’s predicted XI vs Spain
After their enthralling win over France on penalties in the round of 16, Switzerland will not have any fear as they enter the last eight clash with Spain. Vladimir Petkovic has built a solid side, and is likely to stay loyal to those who have carried them through to this point. However, they have a major absence to deal with in captain Granit Xhaka, who picked up a yellow against France in the last round.
Switzerland’s predicted XI: Yann Sommer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricado Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Steven Zuber, Xherdan Shaqiri, Haris Seferovic, Breel Embolo.
13:00 CEST: Spain’s predicted XI vs Switzerland
Luis Enrique has shown that he will not give in to media or fan pressure over his team selection, and that is not about to change in the quarter finals either. That would mean that Alvaro Morata, despite his questionable form, is a shoe-in, although there could be some rotation in midfield. Jose Luis Gaya played at left-back last time out against Croatia, yet Jordi Alba is expected to come in, and Cesar Azpilicueta looks to have cemented his place on the opposite flank at the expense of Marcos Llorente.
Spain’s predicted XI: Unai Simon, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jordi Alba, Eric Garica, Aymeric Laporte, Sergio Busquets, Koke, Thiago, Ferran Torres, Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata
The second Euro 2020 quarterfinal is on Friday as talented contenders Italy and Belgium meet up in Munich. Both teams are riding high after intense wins in the round of 16. Italy got by Austria in extra time, while Belgium bounced reigning champs Portugal. Italy are the favorites in this one due to the injury issues inside the Red Devils’ squad.
Here’s how you can watch the match and what to know:
Viewing information
Date: Friday, July 2 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Allianz Arena — Munich, Germany
TV: ESPN | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Odds: Belgium +240; Draw +200; Italy +138 (via William Hill Sportsbook)
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Storylines
Belgium: The status of both Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard remain up in the air after picking up injuries against Portugal. If they can’t go, we will likely see Yannick Carrasco and Dries Mertens slide in, and while both are competent, it’s a huge drop off. If De Bruyne can’t go, it feels like they will need quite a bit of good fortune to advance. With him, they can win this one comfortably. An unfit Belgium is simply mediocre, as we saw in their bullet-dodging performance last time out.
Italy: While the win against Austria was uncomfortable, it should serve as a learning experience for a team that is red hot. While a lot of the victories have been comfortable, a narrow win like that shows them that they have what it takes when things are tight. Against Belgium, they face their biggest test by far in the tournament. Expect Italy to be the sharper team on the ball early and for them to have similar chances to that of Portugal after they had 23 shots to Belgium’s six in the round of 16.
Prediction
The injury issues doom the Red Devils as the in-form Italians advance. Pick: Italy 2, Belgium 1