Spain Set to Face Netherlands in Nations League Quarter-Finals

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Spain, the reigning European champions, are set to face off against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, as revealed in Friday's draw. Germany will also be taking on Italy in another highly anticipated last-eight clash. Spain clinched the title in the last edition of the Nations League by defeating Croatia in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final. They had previously finished as runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament. In the remaining quarter-final fixtures, France will battle it out against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final, while Portugal will be facing Denmark in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.

Portugal won the inaugural edition in 2019 before France won the title two years later.

The quarter-final ties will be played over two legs from March 20-23 next year. The semi-finals are scheduled for June 4-5 with the final set for June 8 at a venue yet to be decided.

Belgium must beat Ukraine in their play-off to stay in League A, while Scotland take on Euro 2004 champions Greece. The other League A/B play-offs are Turkey against Hungary, and Austria facing Serbia.

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The Republic of Ireland will play Bulgaria in their attempt to remain in League B.

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