EURO 2024 match schedule today: Uncompromising series

Croatia cannot afford to lose to Albania (Group B), while Scotland and Switzerland (Group A) will face off in the second round of the EURO 2024 group stage tonight (June 19) and early tomorrow morning (June 20). We can't forget the match between Germany and Hungary at 11pm on June 19.

Croatia has no way back

Having lost their opening game, Croatia and Albania will be aiming to continue their fight for a place in the last 16. Croatia started with a 3-0 defeat to Spain, failing to score despite 16 shots. Croatia will be looking to beat Albania as they face Italy in their final game. After a poor start, coach Zlatko Dalic could make a few changes to Croatia's starting line-up against Albania, with star centre-back Josko Gvardiol likely to return. It has also been suggested that key man Marcelo Brozovic could drop to the bench, giving Luka Sucic or Mario Pasalic a chance to make a breakthrough in midfield under Luka Modric.

Luka Modric (right) and his teammates must win to keep alive their hopes of bringing Croatia into the next round.

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While Croatia are all too familiar with the EURO finals, Albania are only participating for the second time since gaining independence. They lost 1-2 to Italy in their opening match, their first loss since March 2023, ending a 7-match unbeaten streak. The draw has not been in their favour, so they will have to work hard to avoid early elimination. Even if they get 1 point against Croatia, Albania will still face difficulties as they will have to face Spain in the final match of Group B. Bad news for Albania is that striker Jasir Asani has an ankle problem and his ability to play is still uncertain. Therefore, coach Sylvinho will place his hopes on Rey Manaj or Armando Broja (Chelsea Club) to score.

Scotland does not want to break up early

Having suffered their heaviest defeat ever at the EURO finals, Scotland must find a way to bounce back in the match against Switzerland in the second match of Group A taking place at 2am on June 20 (Vietnam time). After coach Steve Clarke's team lost 1-5 to hosts Germany, their opponents made an impressive start by defeating Hungary 3-1. Scotland will be eliminated from the top 2 in the race for a ticket to the round of 16 if they lose this time. Of course, third place could still be enough to send Scotland through, but looking at recent results, that possibility is unlikely to come true. Scotland currently has only 1 win after the last 10 matches in all competitions, not to mention Porteous is suspended after receiving a red card in the match against Germany. Meanwhile, the Swiss team is in a better position in the race for a ticket to the next round after winning the opening match. However, coach Murat Yakin is still not assured because his students made too many mistakes in the second half of the match against Hungary. Embolo and his team-mates will be aiming to get three points against Scotland to give them confidence ahead of their final game against hosts Germany. Having lost just one of their last 15 games, the Rossocrociati are confident heading into the clash with Scotland, who they have not faced since a 3-1 friendly win in 2006. In further good news for Swiss fans, key midfielder Denis Zakaria could return from injury.

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