The second of two Euro 2024 last-16 ties taking place on Saturday sees hosts Germany clash with Denmark at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund in the late kickoff. Julian Nagelsmann's men topped Group A to cruise into the knockout rounds, while their Scandinavian counterparts nabbed second place in a highly forgettable Group C.

Banishing the demons of their last two World Cup campaigns, which both ended with premature group-stage exits, Germany had already secured their knockout place with just two games gone, putting a combined seven goals past Scotland and Hungary. Simply avoiding defeat versus Switzerland on the final matchday was enough for Die Mannschaft to progress as group winners, despite a late scare from Dan Ndoye's opener for Switzerland. Niclas Fullkrug’s injury-time equalizer ensured Germany's status as group winners, avoiding a last-16 battle with reigning champions Italy.

Germany now find themselves grouped with fellow heavyweights Spain, France, Portugal, and Belgium. A quarter-final clash with either Spain or Georgia awaits if Germany can get past Denmark. They arrive at Borussia Dortmund's headquarters unbeaten in their seven matches this year, with five wins and two draws. Group C was a low-scoring affair, with just seven goals scored across six games. Despite not winning any of their games, Denmark's three draws were enough for them to clinch the second spot. The Danes scored only two goals, with Morten Hjulmand’s rocket against England being a standout.

Denmark have qualified for the knockout stages of back-to-back Euros for the first time. However, improvements are required if they are to stand a chance against the hosts. Denmark shares Germany's seven-match unbeaten run in 2024 and have lost only once in their last 15 contests. Their last competitive match against Germany was at the 2012 European Championships, where Germany won 2-1. Both friendly encounters since have ended in 1-1 draws.

Julian Nagelsmann will be forced to make at least one change, as Jonathan Tah is suspended due to a totting-up of yellow cards. Antonio Rudiger has been dealing with a hamstring problem but is expected to feature. If Rudiger cannot play, Robin Koch and Waldemar Anton are available as replacements. Niclas Fullkrug’s strike against Switzerland gives Nagelsmann options up front, but Kai Havertz is expected to retain his place.

Kasper Hjulmand will have to do without Morten Hjulmand, who is suspended. Brentford duo Christian Norgaard and Mathias Jensen, along with Thomas Delaney, are available replacements. Up front, Jonas Wind’s position is under threat after underwhelming performances, with Andreas Skov Olsen, Kasper Dolberg, and Yussuf Poulsen all in contention.

While Germany’s display versus Switzerland left a lot to be desired, Nagelsmann’s men should be rejuvenated and ready for the knockout stages. Denmark have kept their games close, but Germany’s defense is expected to handle Denmark’s attacks effectively. Germany is likely to progress to the quarter-finals, continuing their strong form in Euro 2024.

2024年欧洲杯16强两场比赛中的第二场将于周六举行，东道主德国将在多特蒙德的信号伊杜纳公园与丹麦进行比赛。朱利安·纳格尔斯曼的男子以A组第一的身份轻松晋级淘汰赛，而他们的斯堪的纳维亚对手则在极易被遗忘的C组获得了第二名。

德国队在前两届世界杯上都以小组赛提前出局而告终，他们已经在两场比赛结束前锁定了淘汰赛席位，总共7球超过了苏格兰和匈牙利。仅仅在最后一场比赛日避免输给瑞士队就足以让人队以小组第一的身份出线，尽管最后时刻丹·恩多耶为瑞士队首开纪录吓了一跳。尼古拉斯·富勒克鲁格在伤停补时阶段的进球确保了德国队成为小组第一，避免了与卫冕冠军意大利的16强之争。

德国现在发现自己与西班牙、法国、葡萄牙和比利时同属重量级。如果德国队能战胜丹麦队，他们将在四分之一决赛中迎战西班牙或格鲁吉亚。他们在今年7场比赛中保持不败，5胜2平，抵达多特蒙德总部。C组的进球很少，6场比赛只有7个进球。尽管没有赢过一场比赛，丹麦的三场平局足以让他们锁定第二名。丹麦人只进了两个球，其中莫滕·胡尔曼德在对阵英格兰的比赛中打进了一球。

丹麦首次晋级欧洲杯淘汰赛。然而，如果他们想要有机会战胜东道主，就需要改进。丹麦队在2024年和德国队一样保持了7场不败，在过去的15场比赛中只输了一场。上一次与德国队的正式比赛是在2012年欧洲杯上，当时德国队以2比1获胜。此后的两场友谊赛均以1-1平局告终。

朱利安·纳格尔斯曼将被迫做出至少一项改变，乔纳森·塔因累积黄牌而停赛。安东尼奥·吕迪格一直在处理腿筋的问题，但预计他会出场。如果吕迪格不能上场，罗宾·科赫和沃尔德马尔·安东可以作为替补。富勒克鲁格在对阵瑞士的比赛中的进球给了纳格尔斯曼锋线上的选择，但哈弗茨有望保住他的位置。

卡斯珀·胡尔曼德将没有莫滕·胡尔曼德，他已被停职。布伦特福德二人组克里斯蒂安·诺加德和马蒂亚斯·詹森以及托马斯·德莱尼都是可以替代的人选。锋线上，乔纳斯·温德的位置在表现平平后受到威胁，安德烈亚斯·斯科夫·奥尔森，卡斯珀·多尔伯格和尤瑟夫·保尔森都在争夺。

尽管德国队在对阵瑞士的比赛中表现不佳，但纳格尔斯曼的队员们应该恢复活力，为淘汰赛做好准备。丹麦队一直保持着接近对手的状态，但德国队的防守有望有效应对丹麦队的进攻。德国队很有可能进入四分之一决赛，延续他们在2024年欧洲杯上的强劲表现。