The essential
Finalist of the 2018 World Cup, Croatia started its Euro with a defeat against England (1-0), and must beat the Czech Republic to hope to qualify.
Led by their striker Patrik Schick, author of the tournament goal so far against Scotland (2-0 victory), the Czechs can validate their ticket for the knockout stages if they win tonight.
In this group D, the Czech Republic and England have 3 points, Croatia and Scotland zero.
The pre-match
5.45 p.m.
The sporting stake is clear for the two nations.
If they win, the Czech Republic will see the round of 16.
In case of defeat, Croatia will be on the verge of elimination.
5.40 p.m.
No change, however, in the Czech device, which had worked well against Scotland (2-0).
The 4-2-3-1 is renewed by Jaroslav Silhavy.
The composition of the Czech Republic: Vaclik - Coufal, Kalas, Celustka, Boril - Holes, Soucek - Masopust, Darida, Jankto - Schick.
Do zápasu s Chorvatskem 🇭🇷 nastoupí #ceskarepre s jednou změnou v základní sestavě 👥 # EURO2020 #CZE pic.twitter.com/s9mHg1dx6L
- Česká fotbalová reprezentace (@ceskarepre_cz) June 18, 2021
5:35 p.m.
Clear tactical change for Croatia from their opening match against England (lost 1-0 at Wembley).
Brozovic starts off the bench, and the 4-3-3 becomes a 4-2-3-1.
The Croatian composition: Livakovic - Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Gvardiol - Modric, Kovacic - Perisic, Kramaric, Brekalo - Rebic.
🔥 #CRO starting lineup!
🔥 # CROCZE # BeProud # EURO2020 #Family #Vatreni pic.twitter.com/e2b7tDyC8M
- HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 18, 2021
5.30 p.m.
Good evening everyone and welcome to our site to follow live the match between Croatia and the Czech Republic, counting for the second day of Euro 2021, in Group D.
Kick-off scheduled for 6pm at Hampden Stadium Park (Glasgow).