Uefa Nations League QF 1st leg final score: POR 0-1 DEN; NED 2-2 ESP; FRA 0-2 CRO; GER 2-1 ITA

UEFA Nations League quarterfinals HIGHLIGHTS: Ronaldo and Mbappe failed to score in the first leg. The second leg of QF will take place on March 24 at 1:15 AM (India time)

3:17 AM

Germany vs Italy highlights: Germany beat Italy

 

 

Full Time: Germany came from behind and scored two goals in the second half after Italy take the lead in the first

 

Germany 2 | 1 Italy at Full Time

3:14 AM

Netherlands vs Spain highlights: Spain level the score in stoppage time

Full time: Merino scores in added time to secure Spain's victory

 

In the 90th+3 minute, Mikel Merino scored the goal for Spain, capitalising on a loose ball and putting it away with his right foot. The goal came after a good effort by Nico Williams, who directed a shot on target, but Bert Verbruggen made the save. Williams, however, provided the crucial assist, setting up Merino for the finish.

 

Spain controlled the ball during the final minutes, trying to create further opportunities as the match entered added time. A classic game of football at the end.

 

Netherlands 2 | 2 Spain at Full time

 

3:10 AM

Denmark vs Portugal highlights: Hosts go to Lisbon with a win

Full Time: Cristiano Ronaldo's men to host Denmark at Lisbon in the second leg of quarterfinal at home and need to come from behind to book a place in semifinals. 

 

Denmark 1 | 0 Portugal at Full Time

3:09 AM

France vs Croatia highlights: Croatia edge out clueless France

 

 

 

France 0 | 2 Croatia at Full Time

 

2:59 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans take the leads

76th min: Germany take the lead.

Goretzka scores for Germany with a header

 

In the 76th minute, Leon Goretzka gave Germany the lead with a header from a well-placed corner by Joshua Kimmich. The ball was swung in from the left, and Goretzka was there to meet it and direct it into the net.

 

Prior to the goal, G. Di Lorenzo from Italy had intercepted a cross aimed at the box in the 75th minute. Despite their efforts, Germany continues to dominate possession with 61%, while Italy has 39%

Italy 1 | 2 Germany in 2nd half

2:55 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Home team takes the lead

78th min: Houjland gives Denmark the lead at home leg.

Hoejlund scores for Denmark with Olsen's assist

 

In the 78th minute, Rasmus Hoejlund found the back of the net for Denmark, scoring from a simple position with his right foot. The goal was set up by Andreas Olsen, who created the scoring opportunity for his teammate.

 

This goal gives Denmark a crucial lead as they continue to push forward.

Denmark 1 | 0 Portugal in 2nd half

2:40 AM

France vs Croatia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Mbappe fails to score in first 62 mins

Mbappe's cross to Digne thwarted by Stanisic

 

In the second half, Kylian Mbappe attempted to spark an attack for France, delivering a cross to Lucas Digne. Digne tried to beat Bayern Munich's Josko Stanisic, but the defender stood strong, successfully defending the ball and ending the move with a goal kick.

Croatia 2 | 0 France after 63rd min.

2:33 AM

Netherlands vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Dutch takes the lead

46th min: Reijnders gives Netherlands the lead with a stunning goal

 

In the 46th minute, Netherlands took the lead with a well-executed goal by Timo Reijnders, who struck with his left foot. The goal came from a precise cross by Jeremie Frimpong, who successfully found Reijnders inside the box.

 

At this point, Netherlands are in control, dominating possession as they try to build on their early second-half lead.

Netherlands 2 | 1 Spain in 2nd half

2:31 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans level the score four mins into second half

49th min: Germany takes the lead with Kleindienst header

 

In the 49th minute, Germany took the lead with a well-taken header by Timo Kleindienst. The goal came from a precise cross by Joshua Kimmich, who provided the assist, delivering a perfect ball into the box for Kleindienst to convert.

 

At this point, Germany dominated possession with 60%, while Italy had 40% of the ball. Despite Germany's control, Italy will now need to respond as they trail by a goal early in the second half.

 

Germany 1 | 1 Italy in second half

 

 

 

 

2:12 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Italy in lead at half time

Italy in lead at half time after the goal from Tonali.

Italy 1 | 0 Germany at Half time

2:11 AM

Croatia vs France LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Croatia doubles the lead on the brink of half time

Half-time: Croatia 1-0 France after Perisic's goal

 

Croatia leads France 1-0 at half-time, with Ivan Perisic scoring the only goal of the match in the 45th+1 minute. Perisic found the net with a well-placed right-foot shot, giving Croatia the advantage just before the break.

 

In the moments leading up to the goal, France had been in control of possession with 52%, while Croatia had 48%. However, Croatia had looked the more dangerous side throughout the first half, with W. Saliba and M. Baturina both making key blocks to prevent further shots on goal.

 

The referee blew the whistle for half-time after 3 minutes of added time, with Croatia holding a slim but important lead.

2:10 AM

Netherlands vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: High octane football ends at 1-1 (Half Time)

At half time, Netherlands and Spain players take a rest after a high octane game of football.

Netherlands 1 | 1 Spain at Half Time

2:09 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Scores level at half time

Noting seperates the two teams at half time.

Portugal 0 | 0 Denmark in first half

1:57 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ronaldo fails to score in first 36 minutes

The match between Denmark and Portugal remains 0-0 after 36 minutes of play, with both teams creating chances.

 

Denmark came close to breaking the deadlock when Hjumland played a well-timed ball to Biereth inside the box. Biereth took the shot on the turn, forcing Portugal's goalkeeper Costa into a superb save to his right.

 

Portugal responded with an attacking move of their own. Leao skilfully got past two defenders on the left, driving into the box before delivering a cross that was headed back into the middle by Dalot. Cristiano Ronaldo was positioned to strike but ended up heading the ball wide.

 

In the 36th minute, Portugal won a corner from the right. Dias sent it back inside, where Vieiga attempted to strike with the outside of his left boot. However, Denmark’s goalkeeper Schmeichel made a brilliant reaction save to keep the score level.


Portugal 0 | 0 Denmark in first half

1:55 AM

Netherland vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Both teams controlling the game in patches

38th min: In the 36th minute, Memphis Depay unleashed a powerful shot towards the bottom right corner, but Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon reacted brilliantly, extending his leg to make an exceptional save. Unfortunately for Netherlands, no player in oranje was in position to capitalise on the rebound, and the score remains 1-1.

1:47 AM

Netherland vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gakpo levels the score

28th min: Gakpo scores for the Dutch

Cody Gakpo gave Netherlands the lead in the 28th minute, finding the back of the net to break the deadlock.

 

Earlier, P. Cubarsi from Spain had intercepted a cross aimed at the box in the 28th minute. However, moments before, the referee had awarded a free kick to Netherlands after P. Cubarsi tripped Memphis Depay in the 27th minute.

 

In possession, Netherlands held a slight advantage at 54%, while Spain had 46% of the ball.

Netherlands 1 | 1 Spain in first half

1:45 AM

Croatia vs France LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Croatia takes the lead with a goal from Budimir

26th min: Croatia opened the scoring in the 26th minute as Ante Budimir finished off a precise cross from Ivan Perisic. The ball was delivered into the box by Perisic, and Budimir was there to slot it home, giving Croatia the lead.

 

Earlier, in the 25th minute, Jules Kounde blocked a shot from Mateo Kovacic, who had been trying to create a chance for Croatia. Despite some pressure from the Croatian side, France maintained 57% possession, compared to Croatia’s 43%.

 

Kovacic, however, won back possession for his team with a well-timed tackle in the 24th minute, keeping Croatia’s momentum alive.

Croatia 1 | 0 France in first half

1:36 AM

Netherland vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: The visitors take lead in first leg of QF

9th min: N Williams give Spain 1-0 lead in the match against Netherlands.

Williams scores for Spain after Pedri assist

 

Nico Williams opened the scoring for Spain in the 9th minute, finding the back of the net with a powerful left-foot finish. The goal was set up by Pedri, who created a perfect scoring opportunity for his teammate.

 

The Netherlands struggled defensively, with L. Geertruida mishandling the ball, which led to the goal for Spain.

 

In terms of possession, it was a tight contest, with Spain holding a slight edge at 52%, compared to the Netherlands' 48%.

Netherlands 0 | 1 Spain in first half

1:31 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Tonali scores

9th minute: Tonali score and gives Italy 1-0 lead in the match against the hosts. 

Italy scores early, but VAR review confirms goal stands

 

Italy took an early lead in their match against Germany as Sandro Tonali reacted swiftly to a loose ball, finishing with his right foot.

 

The goal, initially met with a pause for review, was confirmed after a VAR check. The referee stopped the play in the 10th minute to assess the situation, but after a review, the goal was deemed legitimate and stood.

 

Despite Italy's early breakthrough, Germany dominated possession with 75% of the ball, compared to Italy's 25%, as the teams continued to battle for control in the opening stages.

Italy 0 | 0 Geramny in first half

1:24 AM

Croatia vs France LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Mbappe in action

The opening moments have been closely contested, with both teams striving to maintain control of the ball. However, neither France nor Croatia has had a genuine scoring opportunity.

1:23 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: High octane clash underway

2nd min: Costa is under pressure again as Biereth closes him down while he attempts to clear the ball. Biereth makes the block, forcing Costa to scramble back and send it out for a corner.

Denmark 0 | 0 Portugal in first half

12:59 AM

Netherland vs Spain LIVE UPDATES: Starting line-ups are out

Netherlands' starting line-ups




Spain Starting line-ups

12:55 AM

Croatia vs France LIVE UPDATES: Line ups out

Croatia starting line-up



France starting line-up

12:40 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE UPDATES: Portugal starting line-up

Diogo Costa

Nuno Mendes

Renato Veiga

Ruben Dias

Diogo Dalot

Joao Neves

Bruno Fernandes

Vitinha

Rafael Leao

Cristiano Ronaldo (c)

Pedro Neto

12:33 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE UPDATES: Denmark's starting line-up

K. Schmeichel (c), Captain

J. Andersen

J. Vestergaard

R. Kristensen

J. Maehle

C. Norgaard

C. Eriksen

M. Hjulmand

G. Isaksen

J. Lindstrom

M. Biereth

12:29 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE UPDATES: Ronaldo arrives

Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Parken Stadium ahead of Denmark vs Portugal match in UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.

12:19 AM

Netherlands vs Spain LIVE UPDATES: High-octane clash starts at 1:15 AM IST

Spain will defend their UEFA Nations League title on Thursday night when they face the Netherlands in the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup.

 

The European champions have won 14 of their past 15 games and remain unbeaten since the March international break last year. They continue to excel under Luis de la Fuente, having comfortably finished at the top of a relatively straightforward Nations League group. Now, they must overcome their 2010 FIFA World Cup final rivals to advance to the semifinals.

 

Ronald Koeman’s side had to settle for second place in their Nations League group after failing to defeat Germany in six encounters. They have managed just one win in their last five games, and their Euro 2024 semifinal exit has further dampened their spirits.

 

Spain, who won the tournament in 2022-23 in the Netherlands, will look to extend their successful trophy-laden era at the expense of the Dutch, who finished as runners-up in the inaugural Nations League edition (2018-19).

12:15 AM

UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals full schedule

  

UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS TODAY’s MATCH live time and updates
Date	Match (Quarterfinal leg 1 & 2)	Time (IST)	Venue	LIVE SCORE
21 March	Netherlands vs Spain	1:15 am	De Kuip, Netherlands	-
21 March	Croatia vs France	1:15 am	Poljud, Croatia	-
21 March	Denmark vs Portugal	1:15 am	Parken Stadium, Denmark	-
21 March	Italy vs Germany	1:15 am	San Siro Stadium, Italy	-
24 March	Germany vs Italy	1:15 am	Signal Iduna Park, Germany	-
24 March	Portugal vs Denmark	1:15 am	Estádio José Alvalade, Portugal	-
24 March	Spain vs Netherlands	1:15 am	Mestalla Stadium, Spain	-
24 March	France vs Croatia	1:15 am	Stade de France, France	-

 

 

12:13 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE UPDATES: Head-to-head

Total matches: 16
Portugal won: 11
Denmark won: 3
Drawn: 2

12:07 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE STREAMING

Portugal vs Denmark live match will begin at 1:15 AM IST. Fans can watch POR vs DEN live match online on Sony LIV and website.