The rescheduled Euros 2020 is set to take place from June 11 to July 11 with 24 teams qualifying for the tournament. All the qualified nations announced their squads by June 1 and in total eight Barcelona players have made the cut for their respective national sides.
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What do UEFA Euro 2020 groups look like?
Group A: Italy, Turkey, Wales, Switzerland
Group B: Denmark, Belgium, Russia, Finland
Group C: Netherlands, Austria, Ukraine, North Macedonia
Group D: England, Scotland, Croatia, Czech Republic
Group E: Spain, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia
Group F: France, Germany, Portugal, Hungary
Note: The nations in bold point at Barcelona players featuring in those sides.
Which cities are the hosts for UEFA Euro 2020?
On the occasion of the tournament’s 60-year history, UEFA decided to stage the tournament across 11 European cities instead of handing the hosting rights to one or two nations. Wembley Stadium in London will host the final on 11th July 2021. Here are the 11 stadiums and cities finalized as hosts for Euro 2020.
1. Wembley Stadium, London (England)
2. St. Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg (Russia)
3. Stadio Olimpico, Rome (Italy)
4. Allianz Arena, Munich (Germany)
5. Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku (Azerbaijan)
6. Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
7. Puskas Arena, Budapest (Hungary)
8. Parken Stadium, Copenhagen (Denmark)
9. Estadio La Cartuja de Seville, Seville (Spain)
10. Hampden Park, Glasgow (Scotland)
11. Bucharest National Arena, Bucharest (Romania)
Here are the Barcelona players playing in UEFA Euro 2020:
Barcelona players Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Pedri made it to the Spain squad
Spain are considered as one of the favourites for Euro 2020 and expected to go deep in the tournament. Luis Enrique announced the 24 man Spain squad on Monday which shockingly had no Real Madrid player with Sergio Ramos being a big exclusion. There are three Barcelona players who made it to the Spain Squad: Sergio Busquets, Pedri and Jordi Alba.
Sergio Busquets
Sergio Busquets had a decent season with Barcelona. After the initial struggles of adjusting to the 4-2-3-1 system under Ronald Koeman, Busquets did hit the ground running once Barca reverted to a 3-4-3 or a 3-5-2 with a focus on the midfield. The Spaniard was also being outrun and not able to set the tempo before but he really got his act together and sparkled in the second half of the campaign.
Busquets will likely be Luis Enrique’s preferred holding midfielder with Rodri being the second choice. Spain does not play a double pivot which will suit well for Busquets as he is acclimatized to playing as the sole holding midfielder, controlling the tempo and making the team tick.
Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba has been a resurgent knight after his struggles in 2019-2020 seasons. The diminutive figure posted excellent numbers for Barcelona, scoring 5 goals and registering 15 assists across all competitions. He deservedly made the cut for the Euros and will be hoping to maintain his excellent form for the country as well.
Luis Enrique had not called up Jordi Alba until the International fixtures in March 2021. Alba’s last Spain call up before this was in September 2019. Now, that he has made a return to the Spain squad, he will be hopeful of playing for the La Roja and possibly being ahead of Jose Gaya in the pecking order.
Pedri
Barcelona’s crown jewel Pedri blossomed in his first season in the Blaugrana shirt. He’s full of promise, creativity and imagination. Pedri’s exemplary form with Barcelona earned him a Spain call up at the age of 18 and now he’s made it to the Spain Euro 2020 squad. Pedri will be looking to make the most of this chance and impress on the national front as well.
Barcelona players Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Clement Lenglet will feature for France
France were one of the first teams to announce their squad of Euros with Didier Deschamps revealing 26 names on May 18. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema made a comeback to the squad after a six year hiatus. Three Barcelona players made the cut in France team: Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Clement Lenglet
Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann had an unimpressive first season for Barcelona but he started to come clutch for the club in the second season. The Frenchman was Barca’s second-highest goal scorer behind a certain Argentine, with 20 goals and 12 assists in 51 games. It finally appears that the 30-year-old is finding his groove at Barcelona.
For France, he is unarguably one of the most important players in the system. Griezmann plays behind the striker in France’s 4-2-3-1 setup. He doesn’t play as a playmaker but rather a hybrid of a forward and a playmaker. This is his natural position, playing as a second striker and this is where he is the most dangerous. France are one of the favourites for the tournament and Griezmann’s contributions will be key to a successful campaign for the Les Bleus.
Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele has managed to remain injury-free for most periods of the 2020-21 season. He looks happy, focused and ambitious with Barcelona and he’s slowly reaching the potential Barca envisioned for him.
Dembele features on the wings for France and may not always be a starter for the FIFA World Cup Champions. Considering Benzema or Olivier Giroud to lead the attack, Kylian Mbappe will start on the right-wing. Game time for France may not come easily for Dembele but if the Frenchman can make the most of his chances at the Euros, he’ll leave a huge impression and will integrate himself into the core group of players.
Clement Lenglet
Clement Lenglet has been a regular part of Deschamps plans even if he has struggled at Barcelona. This season, Lenglet recurrently played for Barcelona and while he wasn’t outstanding, he didn’t put on a horror show as well. In fact, in some games, Lenglet was solid and reliable as ever.
For France’s four-man defence, Lenglet doesn’t feature in the first choice centre back pairing. Recently, Presnel Kimpembe edged Lengelt as the left-sided central defender and that trend should continue going into the Euros. Deschamps will count on Raphael Varane and Kimpembe as the preferred central pair. Lenglet may make few off the bench appearances or even cover for Kimpembe if the PSG man picks up an injury.
Netherlands and Denmark
Netherlands
The Netherlands had initially announced a 34 man squad on May 14 before finally cutting it short to 26, releasing the final list on 26th May. The Dutch Lions failed to qualify for the previous two big International tournaments: Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands have finally made a return to a top International tournament after six years. Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona made it to the final squad list.
Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong has been a tireless machine for Barcelona this season. He has taken any role that Ronald Koeman has asked him to play, be it as a libero in the defence or as a holding midfielder or playing in the progressive midfield. He’s had a highly productive season with Barcelona and will hope to end his season on a high with the Netherlands.
De Jong is one of the most hardworking pearls in the Dutch team. An engine in the truest sense, he brings power, elegance and vision to the midfield. The Netherlands employ a double pivot 4-2-3-1 with Gini Wijnaldum partnering him. Wijnaldum has a reputation of making runs in the box and plays slightly forward whereas de Jong will retreat himself. He’s one of the leaders in the Dutch side and his contributions will be crucial in the Netherlands engine room.
Denmark
Denmark confirmed their 26 man squad for Euros on May 26. Martin Braithwaite of Barcelona will feature for the Danish side.
Martin Brathwaite
Even though Martin Braithwaite has made it to the Denmark squad as a striker, the chances of him starting any games as a number 9 appear very bleak. Kasper Hjulmand has preferred Kasper Dolberg in the striker’s position whereas the 29-year-old starting on the left flank. Denmark have a potent squad and could spring up a few surprises.
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