In a closely fought match, Austria and Slovenia ended their Nations League group stage with a 1-1 draw. Schmid put Austria ahead in the first half, but Cerin equalised for Slovenia in the second half. Both teams made some changes to their lineups, with Austria bringing on Wimmer and Grillitsch, and Slovenia replacing Vipotnik with Drkusic. Despite some close chances from both sides, neither team was able to find a winning goal. Gnezda Cerin received a yellow card for a strong foul, and Slovenia made two substitutions, bringing on Sporar and Lovric. In the end, the match finished in a draw, with Seiwald coming closest to a late winner for Austria.
After a successful Euro 2024 campaign, Slovenia will now shift their focus to the UEFA Nations League where they will face Austria in Group 3 of League B. This will be the first of four matches for Slovenia in the international break, as they look to continue their impressive form and potentially gain promotion to League A. Despite a positive record against Austria, with one win in four meetings, Slovenia will have to produce their best to secure another victory against a strong opponent.
Luis de la Fuente's Spanish team is gearing up for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, hoping to continue their success after winning the European title in 2024. With a new interim knockout round introduced, the competition will be even more intense as teams compete for the overall title in their respective leagues. The quarterfinals and playoffs phase, previously reserved for World Cup or European Championship qualification matches, will now take place in March 2025, adding a new layer of excitement to the tournament. Don't miss out on all the action as Spain and other top teams battle for victory.