European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.

Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament.

In the other quarter-finals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark.

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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.

The Republic of Ireland will play Bulgaria in their attempt to remain in League B.

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European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.

European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash. Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament. In the other quarter-finals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark. ALSO READ: Barcelona must learn to win without prodigy Lamine Yamal, urges coach Hansi Flick 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. The Republic of Ireland will play Bulgaria in their attempt to remain in League B. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nations League Draw: Spain to face Netherlands, Germany pitted against Italy in quarters

Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday. Hosts defeated European champions Italy 5-2 at Borussia Park. Germany, hoping to build on a run of four successive draws, started the brighter and could have taken the lead in the seventh minute but Leroy Sane`s curling effort from the edge of the box flew just wide. Italy made nine changes from their last outing against England and almost broke through themselves a minute later, Manuel Neuer making a vital save from Giacomo Raspadori. Instead, it was Germany who struck first, Joshua Kimmich coolly converting David Raum`s low centre from the left. Germany looked the likelier to score the second goal of the game, Gianluigi Donnarumma making three saves as half-time approached.

The Italy goalkeeper was beaten just before the interval, however, Ilkay Gundogan lofting his spot kick down the middle after Jonas Hofmann had been sent tumbling by Alessandro Bastoni. The Azzurri started the second half purposefully, Bryan Cristante unable to cap a neat passing move, but any hopes of a comeback were effectively extinguished in the 51st minute, Thomas Muller`s half-volley flying just out of the reach of Donnarumma to open up a three-goal cushion.

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The introduction of Serge Gnabry just after the hour indicated the home team were not going to let up and it was the Bayern forward who was instrumental in teeing up Timo Werner for two close-range finishes in as many minutes. One bright spot for Roberto Mancini`s men has been the recent emergence of Wilfried Gnonto, the 18-year-old tapping in his first international goal from close range after Neuer had spilled Dimarco`s fierce shot.

The latter was also involved in added time, delivering the corner from which Bastoni headed in Italy`s second, but Germany had already done more than enough. Germany beat Italy in a competitive match for the first time at the 11th attempt. Die Mannschaft also scored four or more goals against Italy in a competitive fixture for the first time. Neuer won his 116th cap for Germany, putting him joint sixth with Philipp Lahm in the nation`s all-time appearance charts.

Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday.

Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday. Hosts defeated European champions Italy 5-2 at Borussia Park. Germany, hoping to build on a run of four successive draws, started the brighter and could have taken the lead in the seventh minute but Leroy Sane`s curling effort from the edge of the box flew just wide. Italy made nine changes from their last outing against England and almost broke through themselves a minute later, Manuel Neuer making a vital save from Giacomo Raspadori. Instead, it was Germany who struck first, Joshua Kimmich coolly converting David Raum`s low centre from the left. Germany looked the likelier to score the second goal of the game, Gianluigi Donnarumma making three saves as half-time approached. The Italy goalkeeper was beaten just before the interval, however, Ilkay Gundogan lofting his spot kick down the middle after Jonas Hofmann had been sent tumbling by Alessandro Bastoni. The Azzurri started the second half purposefully, Bryan Cristante unable to cap a neat passing move, but any hopes of a comeback were effectively extinguished in the 51st minute, Thomas Muller`s half-volley flying just out of the reach of Donnarumma to open up a three-goal cushion. ALSO READ | Premier League: Manchester City to kickoff title defence at West Ham The introduction of Serge Gnabry just after the hour indicated the home team were not going to let up and it was the Bayern forward who was instrumental in teeing up Timo Werner for two close-range finishes in as many minutes. One bright spot for Roberto Mancini`s men has been the recent emergence of Wilfried Gnonto, the 18-year-old tapping in his first international goal from close range after Neuer had spilled Dimarco`s fierce shot. The latter was also involved in added time, delivering the corner from which Bastoni headed in Italy`s second, but Germany had already done more than enough. Germany beat Italy in a competitive match for the first time at the 11th attempt. Die Mannschaft also scored four or more goals against Italy in a competitive fixture for the first time. Neuer won his 116th cap for Germany, putting him joint sixth with Philipp Lahm in the nation`s all-time appearance charts.

UEFA Nations League: Germany beat Italy 5-2 , record first-ever competitive win vs European Champions

Germany defeated old rivals Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout at Euro 2016 with a winning spot kick from Jonas Hector after the game finished 1-1 following extra time on Saturday to reach the semi-finals. 
 
They will now face the winners of the other quarter-final between hosts France and Iceland, who play today. 
 
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, who had experienced a quiet tournament so far, was in the right place to open the scoring in the 65th minute when he turned in Jonas Hector&#39;s cutback after good work from Mario Gomez down the left. 
 
The Italians, however, levelled with a 78th minute penalty from Leonardo Bonucci after Jerome Boateng handled the ball. 
 
Germany, who had not conceded a goal in their previous four tournament matches here, took their time to get going against a well-oiled defence with Thomas Mueller having their best chance before Ozil broke the deadlock after more than an hour. 
 
Bonucci gave Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer no chance 13 minutes later with a well-placed penalty as Italy, who eliminated holders Spain in the last 16, refused to buckle and sent the game into extra-time and a penalty shootout. 
 
(Reuters)

They will now face the winners of the other quarter-final between hosts France and Iceland, who play today

Germany defeated old rivals Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout at Euro 2016 with a winning spot kick from Jonas Hector after the game finished 1-1 following extra time on Saturday to reach the semi-finals. They will now face the winners of the other quarter-final between hosts France and Iceland, who play today. Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, who had experienced a quiet tournament so far, was in the right place to open the scoring in the 65th minute when he turned in Jonas Hector's cutback after good work from Mario Gomez down the left. The Italians, however, levelled with a 78th minute penalty from Leonardo Bonucci after Jerome Boateng handled the ball. Germany, who had not conceded a goal in their previous four tournament matches here, took their time to get going against a well-oiled defence with Thomas Mueller having their best chance before Ozil broke the deadlock after more than an hour. Bonucci gave Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer no chance 13 minutes later with a well-placed penalty as Italy, who eliminated holders Spain in the last 16, refused to buckle and sent the game into extra-time and a penalty shootout. (Reuters)

Euro 2016: Germany beat Italy 6-5 in shootout to reach semis

Antonio Conte bowed out as Italy coach on Saturday after a Euro 2016 shootout defeat by Germany sounding almost broken-hearted that he was leaving behind a &quot;fantastic&quot; group of players. 
 
He heaped praise on them for their performance against the Germans which ended in a 6-5 quarter-final loss on penalties after the game finished 1-1 following extra time. 
 
&quot;To be able to keep up with Germany should give us satisfaction but we believed... we believed a lot (that we could win) and there was great delusion at the end,&quot; Conte told a news conference. 
 
&quot;We know that football can bring you joy and can leave a bad taste in your mouth. But these players should go home satisfied, because they gave everything they had to give and for this reason, I will thank them for ever and they will always have a place in my heart because it has been a fantastic two years for me, culminating in the last incredible month and a half. 
 
&quot;To play in the Euros, you need experience of playing at this level to grow. And from this point of view I am very optimistic for the future of the Italy team. I think that these players have left a significant mark (on this tournament) and we need to continue doing this and that the Italian Football Federation will make all the best possible choices to continue this work that we have started, even though it is hard work, but I&#39;m very optimistic for the future.&quot; 
 
Conte now takes the reins at Premier League side Chelsea after two years at the helm of the Italian national side. 
 
While his Azzurri squad was not filled with the array of talent available in previous campaigns, they surpassed expectations by beating fancied Belgium, knocking out holders Spain and on Saturday taking their old rivals down to the wire. 
 
After a Germany win seemed inevitable when Mesut Ozil fired them into the lead in the 65th minute, the Italians stepped up the pressure and equalised 13 minutes later with a penalty and they could even have snatched a winner. 
 
(Reuters)

After two years at the helm of the Italian national side, Conte will now take charge at Premier League side Chelsea

Antonio Conte bowed out as Italy coach on Saturday after a Euro 2016 shootout defeat by Germany sounding almost broken-hearted that he was leaving behind a "fantastic" group of players. He heaped praise on them for their performance against the Germans which ended in a 6-5 quarter-final loss on penalties after the game finished 1-1 following extra time. "To be able to keep up with Germany should give us satisfaction but we believed... we believed a lot (that we could win) and there was great delusion at the end," Conte told a news conference. "We know that football can bring you joy and can leave a bad taste in your mouth. But these players should go home satisfied, because they gave everything they had to give and for this reason, I will thank them for ever and they will always have a place in my heart because it has been a fantastic two years for me, culminating in the last incredible month and a half. "To play in the Euros, you need experience of playing at this level to grow. And from this point of view I am very optimistic for the future of the Italy team. I think that these players have left a significant mark (on this tournament) and we need to continue doing this and that the Italian Football Federation will make all the best possible choices to continue this work that we have started, even though it is hard work, but I'm very optimistic for the future." Conte now takes the reins at Premier League side Chelsea after two years at the helm of the Italian national side. While his Azzurri squad was not filled with the array of talent available in previous campaigns, they surpassed expectations by beating fancied Belgium, knocking out holders Spain and on Saturday taking their old rivals down to the wire. After a Germany win seemed inevitable when Mesut Ozil fired them into the lead in the 65th minute, the Italians stepped up the pressure and equalised 13 minutes later with a penalty and they could even have snatched a winner. (Reuters)

Mournful Conte bids farewell to Italy after Germany loss

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Nations League Draw: Spain to face Netherlands, Germany pitted against Italy in quarters

UEFA Nations League: Germany beat Italy 5-2 , record first-ever competitive win vs European Champions

Euro 2016: Germany beat Italy 6-5 in shootout to reach semis

Mournful Conte bids farewell to Italy after Germany loss