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The Nations League returns with the second day of the group stage in the 2024-2025 edition. After convincing victories against Israel and especially the away win against France, Spalletti's Italy aims to continue its perfect run and is gearing up for another big clash.
Tomorrow night at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, Spalletti’s team hosts Belgium with the chance to extend their lead in the standings. The Azzurri currently sit on 6 points, with France and tomorrow’s opponents tied at 3. A victory against Belgium, still without Romelu Lukaku, would propel Retegui and his teammates to a 6-point lead after just three matches, with the opportunity to extend it further in the next round, featuring Belgium-France and Italy-Israel, set for Monday. Spalletti is seeking further validation after the European Championship.
Attention is also on Israel vs. France, with the French team hunting for a win after their home defeat against Italy. England, the Euro 2020 runners-up, will face Greece in their third match of Group 2 in League B. Kane and his squad are focused on securing immediate promotion, though they'll be up against a well-prepared Greek side.
Slovenia vs. Norway is the highlight in Group 3, with two teams boasting some of the best strikers around: Benjamin Sesko and Erling Haaland. Finland vs. Ireland is a match between two teams still looking for their first win and goal in the competition. Armenia and North Macedonia will battle for direct promotion to League B, while their respective opponents, the Faroe Islands and Latvia, don't pose much of a threat.
San Marino, energized by their historic first-ever victory in an official match against Liechtenstein, sits at the top of Group 1 in League B. Gibraltar will be the opponent to beat in this unique matchup for both nations. Meanwhile, Moldova takes on Andorra to solidify their leadership in Group 2.
