Denmark looks to seize chance against Russia at Euro 2020

June 20, 2021
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 After all that’s gone wrong for Denmark at the European Championship, a win over Russia on Monday could still set a long of things right.

Despite two losses — and the emotional trauma of Christian Eriksen’s collapse — Denmark could still finish second in Group B with a victory over the Russians at Parken Stadium.

The Danes also need top-ranked Belgium to beat Finland in a game played at the same time. In that case, Denmark, Russia and the Finns would all finish on three points and second place would be decided by head-to-head goal difference between the three. Belgium has won both of its games so far.

The top two teams in each of the six groups advance automatically to the round of 16, along with four best third-place teams.

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand pointed out that Portugal finished its group with three points in 2016 — albeit after three draws — before going on to win the tournament.