In the Netherlands, there is still quite a bit of pessimism about the chances of the Dutch at the European Championship, despite the three consecutive victories in the group stage. Abroad, however, there is a lot more positive writing and talk about the team of national coach Frank de Boer. Some media even rank the Dutch national team among the favorites for the overall victory at this European Championship.
The Guardian thinks that many countries hope for a different opponent than the the Dutch in the knockout phase of the European Championship. “De Boer’s 3-5-2 system will no longer be questioned,” concludes the English newspaper the day after the Dutch’s 0-3 victory over North Macedonia. “And common sense suggests that the Dutch national team will perform better on Sunday in the eighth final in Budapest. Perhaps this will be the tournament of unforgettable memories.” The BBC saw the the Dutch once again deliver a dominant match for 12,000 supporters in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. “the Dutch took the lead thanks to a devastating counter.”
Reasonable the Dutch takes one insufficient against void North Macedonia
The report figures of Voetbalzone for the players of the Dutch.
Also the Daily Mail concludes that the Netherlands is growing more and more in the tournament. “An the Dutch game without a chance for Denzel Dumfries at the far post is no longer possible, although this time he encountered the goalkeeper.” In addition, the contributions of the accurate Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum are highlighted. “Liverpool is probably disappointed that Wijnaldum will no longer play there next season. That also applies to Barcelona, although that club can still console itself with the arrival of Depay.” In Germany, the three European Championship victories of the Dutch national team are also big news and BILD has high hopes for the remainder of the final round.
“Donyell Malen’s monster pass was the crowning glory of the the Dutch football gala”, the German newspaper refers to the PSV attacker’s front assist on Wijnaldum’s 0-3. Die Welt praises the attacking opportunities that De Boer has at this European Championship. “Especially Memphis Depay played very well.” Both the Berliner Morgenpost as the Süddeutsche Zeitung sees the Dutch as a contender for the overall victory. The latter newspaper, however, warns against too much optimism among the supporters and refers to the European Championship in 2008, when Italy (3-0) and France (4-1) were convincingly won in the group stage. “When the whole country already dreamed of the European title, they were eliminated against Russia (1-3) in the quarterfinals. They will want to avoid something like this at all costs in the eighth finals this year.”
the Dutch knows the two potential opponents in a possible quarterfinal
Two possible opponents in the quarterfinals of the European Championship are already known.
In the Belgian media, the euphoria surrounding the Dutch national team is a lot less. “It will play its eighth final in Budapest on June 27 against the third of Group D, E or F. Then it will become clearer what our northern neighbors are really worth.” sporza saw two stars in the the Dutch squad on Monday-evening. “Malen again played a great game, but the absolute star was Wijnaldum.” In the view of marca the Dutch is a team that ‘intimidates’. “It is one of the best footballing teams of this European Championship and they show what it takes to be a title favourite. The system was discussed for a long time, but De Boer now seems to have everyone on his side. the power of the star players to the fullest.”
according to ASH there are two players who can give the Dutch European glory next month. “Memphis roars and Wijnaldum is unleashed. The new Barcelona player seems to be loose at just the right time. There is a clinical connection with Wijnaldum and Malen. The the Dutch procession is now moving en masse towards Budapest. And whoever the opponent may be, it will certainly not be easy for that country against the Dutch”, the next opponent of the Dutch national team is warned.
| No. | Team | m | W | G | V | +/- | Pnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
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