Holders Spain to face Netherlands in Nations League quarters

European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.

Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament.

In the other quarterfinals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark.

The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semifinal against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.

Portugal won the inaugural edition in 2019 before France won the title two years later.

The quarterfinal ties will be played over two legs from March 20-23 next year. The semifinals are scheduled for June 4-5 with the final set for June 8 at a venue yet to be decided.

Belgium must beat Ukraine in their play-off to stay in League A, while Scotland take on Euro 2004 champions Greece. The other League A/B play-offs are Turkey against Hungary, and Austria facing Serbia.

The Republic of Ireland will play Bulgaria in their attempt to remain in League B.

UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE KNOCKOUT STAGE AND PLAY-OFFS DRAW

Uefa Nations League knockout stage and play-offs draw, made in Nyon on Friday:

Quarterfinals

Netherlands v Spain

Croatia v France

Denmark v Portugal

Italy v Germany

Semifinals

Italy/Germany v Denmark/Portugal

Netherlands/Spain v Croatia/France

League A/B play-offs

Turkey v Hungary

Ukraine v Belgium

Austria v Serbia

Greece v Scotland

League B/C play-offs

Kosovo v Iceland

Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland

Armenia v Georgia

Slovakia v Slovenia

League C/D play-offs

Gibraltar v Latvia

Malta v Luxembourg

– First and second legs for quarterfinals and League A/B and League B/C play-offs to be played March 20 and 23, 2025

– First and second legs for League C/D play-offs to be plated March 26 and 31

– Semifinals to be played June 4-5. Final on June 8