Before the start of the tournament, Serbia was considered a clear outsider with little chance of making the playoffs. However, a draw with Spain in the first round gave the fans hope. Despite the fact that the team played without many experienced players, almost experimental lineup. But the absence of leaders affected the second round, in which Denmark beat them 2-0. They acted very cautiously in Copenhagen and did not create a single moment at Schmeichel’s goal.
Switzerland disappointed in the last two matches. The national team lost 0:2 away to the Danes, and then they disgraced themselves at home against Spain. The reigning European champions tore apart the praised defense of Murat Yakin’s team quite easily, scoring four goals as a result. The head coach is building a new team, as after the European Championship 2024 he consciously went to rejuvenate the squad. So far, the experiment should be recognized as unsuccessful, as the Swiss have noticeably lost their reliability, conceding six goals in two games.