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Euro 2024 energy rankings: Spain, Germany on target for epic conflict?

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Are you prepared for a Euro 2024 quarterfinal that appears and seems like a remaining? Germany is, or at the very least definitely regarded prepared in the direction of the top of its Spherical of 16 victory towards Denmark on Saturday.

The soccer universe is, too, as a result of who does not like Spain vs. Germany at any time, particularly in a serious event and with every thing to play for?

As for Spain, although, there’s some enterprise to take care of first.

Earlier than all of us get too enthusiastic about what, admittedly, could be an absolute blockbuster of a final eight conflict between historic rivals boasting younger superstars — Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala exhibiting their respective abilities, anyone? — let’s keep in mind that Spain has to win its subsequent recreation first.

Luis de la Fuente’s aspect takes on Georgia on Sunday (3 p.m. ET on FOX) in what’s both the event’s largest mismatch or a chance for the upset or all upsets, relying on how a lot of a romantic you’re.

Both method, Spain-Georgia now turns into appointment viewing. To see if a miracle can occur. And, maybe extra probably, to see how Spain shapes up for the mega problem forward.

No shock given how a lot salivating has simply taken place within the phrases above, Spain and Germany stay as the highest two within the newest version of the FOX Sports activities Euro 2024 energy rankings. Let’s examine if they’ll again it up.

Germany vs. Denmark: Instantaneous evaluation

POWER RANKINGS

  1. Spain: Making it look straightforward.
  2. Germany: Even the lightning could not cease them.
  3. Portugal: Misplaced, however with a weakened staff.
  4. France: Mbappe’s return highlighted a combined day.
  5. Austria: Arguably probably the most entertaining staff of all.
  6. England: Painful to observe at instances.
  7. Switzerland (+1): Glorious towards a poor Italy.
  8. Netherlands (+1): Third place, however a fantastic draw.
  9. Turkey (+1): Stuffed with combat and dedication.
  10. Romania (+1): Comeback sealed group win.
  11. Belgium (+2): Now has an issue named France.
  12. Georgia (+2): The miracle occurred!
  13. Slovenia (+2): Certified, sparking huge celebrations.
  14. Slovakia (+2): Achieved its knockout spherical objective.
  15. Denmark (-3): Wanted a break or two, did not get them.
  16. Italy (-9): Such a timid protection of the title.
  17. Ukraine: Better of the eradicated groups.
  18. Czechia: Too many errors value them.
  19. Hungary: Late drama could not save them.
  20. Croatia: Heartbreak for Modric & Co.
  21. Serbia: Disappointing finish to a poor marketing campaign.
  22. Poland: Fought onerous regardless of being already out.
  23. Albania: Could not survive the Group of Loss of life.
  24. Scotland: Not ok from the beginning.

Martin Rogers is a columnist for FOX Sports activities. Observe him on Twitter @MRogersFOX and subscribe to the each day publication.

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