The group match of the European Cup has ended, and 16 of the 24 teams have qualified for the knockout stage. Some of the strong teams have passed the stage successfully, and some of the dark horses have also come out unexpectedly. This article will analyze and predict the battle situation and promotion situation of each group according to Figure 1 of the European Cup group qualifying rules. First, let's look at Group A, this
The group match of the European Cup has ended, and 16 of the 24 teams have qualified for the knockout stage. Some of the strong teams have passed the stage successfully, and some of the dark horses have also come out unexpectedly. This article will analyze and predict the battle situation and promotion situation of each group according to Figure 1 of the European Cup group qualifying rules. First of all, let's look at Group A. The top of this group is undoubtedly Italy. They won all three wars, scored seven goals, and did not concede, demonstrating their strong offensive and defensive abilities. The Italian team has created the longest unbeaten record in the history of the European Cup. They have been unbeaten for 30 consecutive games, including 25 wins. Mancini, the coach of the Italian team, has successfully created a young, diversified and offensive team with the goal of winning the European Cup. The second place in Group A is Switzerland, who beat Turkey 3-1 in the final round, becoming the third place in the best group with 4 points. The strength of the Swiss team should not be underestimated. They have outstanding players such as Shakiri, Zaka, and Seferovic. Their tactics are also very flexible and can be adjusted according to the characteristics of their opponents. The biggest problem of the Swiss team is the lack of stability. They were completely suppressed by Italy in the group match, and were also drawn by Wales. If the Swiss team wants to go further in the knockout phase, it needs to improve its stability and efficiency.
Next, let's take a look at Group B. The top of this group is Belgium. They also won all three wars. They scored seven goals and only missed one, showing their super strength. Belgium is considered one of the favourites to win the European Cup this year. They have world-class players such as Lukaku, Debrouane, Azar, etc. Their attack is very sharp, and their defense is also very solid. Martinez, the head coach of the Belgian team, is an experienced tactician who can work out appropriate tactical plans according to different opponents and scenes. The biggest problem of the Belgian team is injury. Their core players, Debrouane and Azar, have been absent from the game because of injury, and their condition and physical fitness still need to be recovered. If Belgium wants to win the European Cup, it needs to ensure that its players can stay healthy and in good condition. Denmark came second in Group B. They beat Russia 4-1 in the last round and became the second best group with 3 points. The Danish team is also very strong. They have excellent players such as Sven Goran Eriksson, Hoyle and Braithwaite. Their tactics are also very distinctive. They like high position closing, fast counter attack and smooth cooperation. The biggest problem of the Danish team is their psychology. They suffered from Eriksson's cardiac arrest in the first round of the group match, which caused a huge blow to their psychology. They also showed a heavy performance in the following games. If Denmark wants to go further in the knockout round, it needs to release its pressure and find its confidence and fun.
Then, let's take a look at Group C. The first place of this group is the Netherlands. They also won all three wars. They scored 8 goals and missed 2 goals, showing a strong offensive. The Netherlands team is considered as one of the dark horses in this European Cup. They have excellent players such as Depe, Vinaldom, and De Leecht. Their attack is very threatening, and their defense is also very flexible. De Boer, the coach of the Netherlands, is a young and promising tactical rookie. He can work out appropriate tactical plans according to different opponents and scenes. The biggest problem of the Dutch team is experience. Many of their players have participated in large-scale international competitions for the first time. They may lack experience and stability when facing strong opponents. If the Netherlands wants to go further in the knockout phase, it needs to improve its experience and stability. The second place in Group C is Austria, who defeated Ukraine 1-0 in the last round and reached the knockout stage with 6 points. The strength of the Austrian team is not weak. They have good players such as Arnotovic, Alaba, Sabitzer, etc. Their tactics are also very practical. They are good at making use of each other's mistakes to hit a quick counter attack. The biggest problem of the Austrian team is its attack. They only scored four goals in the group match, two of which were penalty kicks. They may lack creativity and lethality when facing strong defense. If Austria wants to go further in the knockout round, it needs to improve its attack and creativity.
Finally, let's take a look at Group D. The first place of this group is England. They advanced to the knockout stage with 7 points. They scored 2 goals and did not concede, showing a solid defense. England is considered one of the favourites to win the European Cup this year. They have top players such as Kane, Sterling and Greelish. Their lineup is very luxurious and their strength is very strong. England coach Southgate is a steady tactician who can work out appropriate tactical plans according to different opponents and scenes. The biggest problem of the England team is attack. They only scored two goals in the group match, one of which is penalty kick. They may lack fluency and efficiency when facing strong defense. If England want to win the European Cup, they need to improve their attack and efficiency. The second place in Group D is Croatia, who defeated Scotland 3-1 in the final round and reached the knockout stage with 4 points.
