The final round of fixtures in Group B at the Women’s Euros sees Spain and Denmark face off for the final knockout qualification spot, while already-qualified Germany take on bottom-of-the-table Finland.
Spain vs Denmark, London (Brentford), kick-off 8pm
Spain’s Mariona Caldentey has urged her team-mates to “step forward” at Euro 2022 in the absence of star players Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso.
La Roja take on Denmark at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday in a showdown that will determine who will join Group B leaders Germany in the quarter-finals – Spain are in second place in the table with a better goal difference than the Danes.
Hermoso, Spain’s record goalscorer, was ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury, while Ballon d’Or winner Putellas tore her anterior cruciate ligament in training, three days before their opening game against Finland.
Mariona Caldentey is hoping for an improved performance from Spain on Saturday
Barcelona forward Caldentey said: “It’s obvious that losing both Jenni and Ale was a massive blow for us in terms of goalscoring because of their statistics and the team’s confidence.
“They are two of the captains and two key players. However, we must step forward and take new responsibilities.”
Germany vs Finland, Milton Keynes, kick-off 8pm
Germany are bidding for a third straight win after defeating Denmark and Spain 4-0 and 2-0 respectively, and midfielder Svenja Huth made clear her side’s intentions in their final group game against Finland in Milton Keynes.
Finland are without a point after following up a 4-1 defeat to Spain in their opening game with a 1-0 loss to Denmark, but Huth said: “It won’t be an easy game.
Svenja Huth (left) is not taking Germany’s final group game for granted
“The game against Spain in particular showed that (Finland) are very strong in transitions, so for us it will be about being good at counter-pressing, being alert and then trying to play our own game.
“If we do that – as is our aim – we’ll go through to the quarter-finals as group winners with nine points and no goals conceded, but we know we have to concentrate from the first second to the last.”
Follow Euro 2022 across Sky Sports
Keep up with all the latest from Euro 2022 across Sky Sports and Sky Sports News this summer.
Coverage will be anchored by Sky Sports WSL presenter Caroline Barker, alongside Jessica Creighton and Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, Karen Carney, Sue Smith, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Laura Bassett will give analysis throughout the tournament.
They will also be joined by experienced England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Manchester City defender Esme Morgan.
The pundits and presenters will work from the Sky Sports Women’s Euro 2022 Mobile Presentation Bus, which will follow the Sky Sports News team around the country to the various stadiums where matches are being played.
In addition, Sky Sports’ Essential Football Podcast will be rebranded for the tournament to Sky Sports Women’s Euros Podcast from 21 June. Hosted by Charlotte Marsh and Anton Toloui, it will feature exclusive news and player interviews in addition to a strong programme line-up around the tournament.
Euro 2022: The groups…
Group A: England, Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland
Group B: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland
Group C: Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland
Group D: France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland
Euro 2022: The schedule…
Group stage
Wednesday July 6
Group A: England 1-0 Austria
Thursday July 7
Group A: Norway 4-1 Northern Ireland
Friday July 8
Group B: Spain 4-1 Finland
Group B: Germany 4-0 Denmark
Saturday July 9
Group C: Portugal 2-2 Switzerland
Group C: Netherlands 1-1 Sweden
Sunday July 10
Group D: Belgium 1-1 Iceland
Group D: France 5-1 Italy
Monday July 11
Group A: Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland
Group A: England 8-0 Norway
Tuesday July 12
Group B: Denmark 1-0 Finland
Group B: Germany 2-0 Spain
Wednesday July 13
Group C: Sweden 2-1 Switzerland
Group C: Netherlands 3-2 Portugal
Thursday July 14
Group D: Italy 1-1 Iceland
Group D: France 2-1 Belgium
Friday July 15
Group A: Northern Ireland v England – kick-off 8pm, St Mary’s
Group A: Austria vs Norway – kick-off 8pm, Brighton and Hove Community Stadium
Saturday July 16
Group B: Finland vs Germany – kick-off 8pm, Stadium MK
Group B: Denmark vs Spain – kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium
Sunday July 17
Group C: Switzerland vs Netherlands – kick-off 5pm, Bramall Lane
Group C: Sweden vs Portugal – kick-off 5pm, Leigh Sports Village
Monday July 18
Group D: Iceland vs France – kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium
Group D: Italy vs Belgium – kick-off 8pm, Manchester City Academy Stadium
Knockout phase
Quarter-finals
Wednesday July 20
Quarter-final 1: Winners Group A v Runners-up Group B – kick-off 8pm, Brighton and Hove Community Stadium
Thursday July 21
Quarter-final 2: Winners Group B v Runners-up Group A – kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium
Friday July 22
Quarter-final 3: Winners Group C v Runners-up Group D – kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village
Quarter-final 4: Winners Group D v Runners-up Group C – kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 26
Semi-final 1: Winners quarter-final 1 v Winners quarter-final 3 – kick-off 8pm, Bramall Lane
Wednesday July 27
Semi-final 2: Winners quarter-final 2 v Winners quarter-final 4 – kick-off 8pm, Stadium MK
Final
Sunday July 31
Winners semi-final 1 v Winners semi-final 2 – kick-off 5pm, Wembley
