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UEFA Nations League Matches: Quarterfinals and Playoffs

UEFA Nations League Matches: Quarterfinals and Playoffs

The first leg matches of the UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals and promotion playoffs have concluded. These rounds, which pair group winners against runners-up, are played over two legs. Here are the upcoming second leg matches for the quarterfinals and playoffs:

Nations League Quarterfinals

  • Spain vs Netherlands
  • France vs Croatia
  • Portugal vs Denmark
  • Germany vs Italy

Spain faces the Netherlands

The reigning European and Nations League champions Spain will take on the Netherlands, evoking memories of the 2010 World Cup final. The first leg will be played on March 20 in Rotterdam, with the return match on March 23 in Valencia.

Croatia and France will replay their 2018 World Cup final, while Portugal faces Denmark, and Germany meets Italy in the other quarterfinal ties.

Semifinal Draw

The semifinal pairings have also been determined:

  • Semifinal 1: Winner of Denmark vs Portugal will face the winner of Italy vs Germany
  • Semifinal 2: Winner of Spain vs Netherlands will face the winner of Croatia vs France

Promotion Playoffs

In addition to the main tournament, promotion playoffs are taking place for teams aiming to move up to Leagues C, B, and A. Here are the playoff fixtures:

Playoffs for Promotion to League A

  • Hungary vs Turkey
  • Belgium vs Ukraine
  • Serbia vs Austria
  • Scotland vs Greece

Playoffs for Promotion to League B

  • Iceland vs Kosovo
  • Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria
  • Georgia vs Armenia
  • Slovenia vs Slovakia

First Leg Results

Quarterfinals

  • Netherlands 2-2 Spain
  • Croatia 2-0 France
  • Denmark 1-0 Portugal
  • Italy 1-2 Germany

League A Promotion Playoffs

  • Turkey 3-1 Hungary
  • Ukraine 3-1 Belgium
  • Austria 1-1 Serbia
  • Greece 0-1 Scotland

League B Promotion Playoffs

  • Kosovo 2-1 Iceland
  • Bulgaria 1-2 Republic of Ireland
  • Armenia 0-3 Georgia
  • Slovakia 0-0 Slovenia

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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