Spain stumbled on their way to Euro 2024 in Germany. The three-time title holder lost his second qualifying game on Tuesday evening in Scotland 0-2 (0-1). Coach Stefan Kuntz also had to accept the first setback with Turkey in the 0: 2 (0: 2) against Croatia.
Spain suffered a first setback in qualifying for Euro 2024 in Germany. Scott McTominay (7’/51′) scored twice again for Scotland.
For the Manchester United midfielder it was already the third and fourth goal in the current competition, he had already scored twice against Cyprus (3-0). The Scots took the lead in Group A after their second win. The Spaniards were disappointed after beating Norway (3-0) at the start.
The new national coach Luis de la Fuente rotated vigorously. There were eight changes in the first eleven, and Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig was no longer there. The whirlwind, who had been absent for several weeks recently, was unable to complete the final training session due to signs of fatigue and was therefore rested. Olmo scored in the first game.
Norway, meanwhile, will have to wait for their first win. Without goal machine Erling Haaland, who left before the start of qualifying due to a groin injury, the Scandinavians only managed to draw 1-1 (1-0) in Georgia. Ex-Leipziger Alexander Sörloth (15th) scored for the Norwegians, Georges Mikautadze (60th) equalized for the hosts around Naples high-flyer Chwitscha Kwarazchelia.
Scotland leads the group with six points ahead of Spain. Behind them are the Norwegians with one point.
EM-Quali: Switzerland victorious – Türkiye stumbles
Switzerland, on the other hand, kept its clean slate. The Confederates beat Israel 3-0 (1-0), after the clear win over Belarus (5-0) at the start, the “Nati” remains on course. Belarus suffered the second bankruptcy at 1: 2 (0: 2) in Romania.
In Geneva, Augsburg’s Ruben Vargas (39th), Zeki Amdouni (48th) and Mainz’s Silvan Widmer (52nd) made the decision. Coach Murat Yakin’s team continues to lead Group I ahead of Romania.
Last remains Belarus, whose subsequent exclusion is still in the room. The European Football Union (UEFA) wants to address this at least again. The next Exko meeting is scheduled for April 4th.
Mateo Kovacic (20’/45’+4) shot the Croatians to victory against Turkey in Bursa. Kuntz suffered the first setback after the victory in Armenia. The third place in the World Cup from Croatia and Wales, who defeated Latvia 1-0 (1-0), passed the Turks.
Before the kick-off, the Turkish spectators honored their deceased compatriots, who fell victim to the severe earthquake disaster at the beginning of February, with a great choreography. Then there was a minute’s silence. A total of more than 50,000 people died in south-east Turkey.
