Sommer and Elvedi play their part in historic win – second block of international fixtures starts

Yann Sommer and Nico Elvedi were involved in an historic victory for Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League against Spain. On Sunday, the second block of international fixtures starts for Borussia’s internationals.

SWITZERLAND

“It is a good win for us after a difficult start to the Nations League,” said head coach Murat Yakin after the final whistle. His team had just won 2-1 against Spain and made history in the process, with the win being the first time a Switzerland national team had won on Spanish soil. Yann Sommer (Photo: imago images/NurPhoto) and Nico Elvedi both played the full 90 minutes and heavily contributed to the win – especially Sommer, who made a key save from Carlos Soler to help his team stay in front. The goals for Switzerland were scored by Manuel Akanji and former Borussia player Breel Embolo.

With the win, Switzerland move off the foot of the table ahead of the last Nations League matchday and they can secure their status this coming Tuesday (20:45 CEST) against the Czech Republic. In order to stay in Nations League A, Switzerland need at least a draw.

• Tuesday, 27th September, 20:45 CEST, in St. Gallen: Switzerland – Czech Republic (Nations League)

GERMANY

After a 1-0 defeat to Hungary, Germany and Jonas Hofmann just have pride to play for as travel to London to face England. The Germany national team can only finish in second place, dependent on a victory on Monday and Italy failing to win in their game against Hungary.

• Monday, 26th September, 20:45 CEST, in London: England - Germany (Nations League)

AUSTRIA

Stefan Lainer and Austria host the current leader of their Nations League group Croatia on Sunday (20:45 CEST). The team need a win in order to avoid relegation from Nations League A, while hoping that France fail to win in their game against Denmark.

• Sunday, 25th September, 20:45 CEST, in Vienna: Austria – Croatia (Nations League)

LUXEMBURG

The Luxemburg national team and Yvandro Borges Sanches meet Lithuania in their last Nations League game. After a 3-3 draw against Turkey last Thursday, there is no chance that they will be relegated from Nations League B. With a draw second place behind Turkey will be confirmed.

• Sunday, 25th September, 20:45 CEST, in Luxemburg: Luxemburg – Lithuania (Nations League)

USA

The US national team and Joe Scally play Saudi Arabia in a friendly this coming Tuesday (20:00 CEST). Having not played in the 2-0 loss to Japan on Friday, Scally will be hoping to pick up more minutes in a US shirt against Saudi Arabia

• Tuesday, 27th September, 20:00 CEST, in Murcia: Saudi Arabia – USA (Friendly)

ALGERIA

The Algeria national team and Ramy Bensebaini play their next friendly on Tuesday at 21:00 CEST against Nigeria. Algeria missed out on World Cup qualification by the barest of margins.

• Tuesday, 27th September, 21:00 CEST: Algeria – Nigeria (Friendly)

GERMANY U21

After a 1-0 loss to France last Friday, the Germany U21 team await their next game. Antonio Di Salvo’s side take on England in a friendly to round off the international break. Luca Netz as well as Jordan Beyer, who is currently on loan at Burnley, will hope to feature in a Germany shirt once again.

• Tuesday, 27th September, 20:45 CEST, in Sheffield: England U21 – Germany U21 (Friendly)

FRANCE U21

Manu Koné and Nathan Ngoumou take on Belgium this coming Monday (21:00 CEST) in a friendly. There are now only nine months till the 2023 U21 European Championship.

• Monday, 26th  September, 21:00 CEST, in Valenciennes: France U21 – Belgium U21 (Friendly)