EURO 2024 Tracker: Germany ride their luck to join Switzerland in quarter-finals
22:18 CET - And Germany are into the quarter-finals! It wasn't convincing at all and they rode their luck throughout the game, with a number of VAR decisions surprisingly going their way, but they got the job done. Denmark were certainly on the receiving end of a lot of controversial decisions, but they also missed many huge chances, with Rasmus Hjolund the man most guilty. Germany will join Switzerland - who beat Italy earlier today - in the quarters.
22:53 CET - Jamal Musiala has finished with aplomb, and Germany are on their way to the quarter-finals. The Bayern man found himself through on goal with the Danish defence open, and he slotted home brilliantly. He is now the joint-leading scorer at the tournament.
22:37 CET - Germany have the lead, with Kai Havertz scoring from the penalty spot. But huge drama with the goal after a very controversial handball decision, just a minute after Denmark had a goal ruled out for offside by the barest of margins. A really unfortunate few minutes for the Danish.
22:28 CET - And the second half has kicked off!
22:12 CET - It is now half-time in the game between Germany and Denmark. The Germans started really well, and could have easily taken the lead. However, Denmark slowly grew into the game, and even had a number of big chances themselves at the end of the half. It remains in the balance.
21:59 CET - Right then, we are back underway! Thankfully it wasn't too long a pause.
21:45 CET - The rain is coming down HARD now.
21:40 CET - Incredibly, the match has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. There has been lots of thunder and lightning suddenly around the ground, and the players are heading in.
Just before the break, Denmark had settled into the game after a slow start, creating some chances of their own.
21:25 - It has been a great start to the game by Germany, who have dominated proceedings and had a number of chances, but little to show for it. Nico Schlotterbeck had a goal ruled out after a foul in the build-up, although it did look very soft. Can they find the opener they deserve?
21:00 CET - And we are underway! Can Germany join Switzerland in the quarter-finals? Or will Denmark cause a huge upset?
20:50 CET - Less than 10 minutes to go until kick-off in Dortmund and a packed stadium will be roaring on the home side, hoping they can see off Denmark.
Our data shows that Germany are the big favourite for the contest.
20:46 CET - More reaction from the earlier game, this time from the Switzerland side.
Switzerland midfielder Fabian Rieder: "The feeling is great because we showed a really good performance. We showed from the first second that we really wanted to win this game. The spirit is incredible; everyone is happy, everyone runs for the other one, and I think we showed that on the pitch."
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo: "I'm happy proud and I think (the victory is) deserved. We deserved to win against a difficult team to play. We were compact and we created chances . We made a really good game and we scored at the right moment. I am really proud for the team and the staff and for the whole country."
20:31 CET - After a demoralising defeat for the reigning champions Italy against Switzerland, their coach Luciano Spalletti has had his say on the defeat.
"That goal at the start of the second half cut our legs, we weren't very incisive," said Italian coach Spalletti after the game.
"What made the difference is the pace, we had a pace that was too inferior to them in the first half. Even in the individual players there was a different pace."
19:58 CET - No time to dwell on that fantastic display from the Swiss as we have the lineups in for Germany's clash with Denmark in Dortmund.
19:53 CET - It's all over - Switzerland have knocked out Italy in Berlin with a superb performance across the board. Two strikes either side of half-time saw them into the last eight, whilst their opponents were toothless throughout the game.
Check out the report from the game right here.
19:50 CET - We will have just two minutes of added time, Italy are going home.
19:47 CET - The Swiss fans are bouncing in the stands, they know their team are close to a massive victory. Italy still unable to create anything and time is running out.
19:40 CET - Only 10 minutes to go in the 90 for Italy to pull off a comeback, Switzerland remain resolute at the back as their opponents look for an opening.
19:34 CET - OFF THE POST! The best chance of the game for Italy falls to Gianluca Scamacca. Just a few yards out, he pokes a shot towards goal only to see it rebound off the post. Replays show he may have been offside, so it may not have counted anyway, but some hope there for the men in blue.
19:30 CET - Corner for Italy as they look for any way back into this game - it comes to nothing like most of their forays forward today.
The win percentage is not looking good for them either.
19:25 CET - Second change for Italy, with Mateo Retegui coming on for Nicolo Barella.
19:22 CET - Switzerland are now consolidating their two-goal cushion by sitting back, allowing Italy time on the ball for the first time in this game. Still, they are unable to create anything, and they need to start soon. So far, only three shots from the Azzurri and none on target.
19:06 CET - IT'S TWO! Just 30 seconds into the second half, Switzerland strike again and it's a beauty! Ruben Vargas takes aim from the edge of the box and curls one into the top corner.
Italy have a mountain to climb now.
19:05 CET - The second half is underway and Italy need a big performance to change their fortunes in this tie.
They will make a substitution at the break with Mattia Zaccagni - the man who got them here with his last-minute goal against Croatia - is on for Stephan El Shaarawy.
Our probability graphic shows that they will be facing an uphil battle to topple Switzerland.
18:50 CET - It's half time in Berlin and Switzerland lead 1-0 against Italy thanks to that Remo Freuler effort in the 37th minute. They have been the better side throughout the game so far as our xG chart shows.
Our match stats also show a similar story. Italy made six changes going into the game, but nothing seems to be working for them so far with the Swiss able to press high and suffocate any movement from the Italians. Will they make adjustments at the break?
18:46 CET - CLOSE! From a free-kick, Fabian Rieder nearly catches out Italy with a vicious strike to the near post, only to Donnarumma fly across and just keep it out. Switzerland ending the half on a high.
18:38 CET - GOAL!! Switzerland take the lead through Remo Freuler! The midfielder is picked out magnificently by Ruben Vargas and he makes no mistake, tucking his close-range shot away to give his side a 1-0 advantage - no more than they deserve.
18:25 CET - Chance... saved! Breel Embolo goes clean through for Switzerland and looks like he will apply the finish only for Gianluigi Donnarumma to come up with a fantastic save to keep the score at 0-0.
18:17 CET - It is 30 degrees in Berlin for this tie, and it looks like that may impact the game, with players already taking water breaks. Corner for Italy, but they can't do anything with it.
18:10 CET - Early concern for Italy, who have Nicolo Barella after he got a knee into the back of his leg in a challenge. He limps off the pitch, but he's fine to continue.
18:06 CET - So far, so Switzerland. They have started strongly against Italy, keeping the ball well and probing for opportunities. No chances yet, but a good start from the Swiss.
18:01 CET - And we are underway in Berlin, who will be the first team into the last eight - Italy or Switzerland?
17:45 CET - Not long to go now until kick-off, remember to click on the link above to listen to live coverage of the game and indeed every game from the Euros.
17:00 CET - Here we go then, it's time for business and it all begins at 18:00 CET as Italy and Switzerland do battle.
Here are the lineups for the contest.
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has made six changes for the last 16 tie with Switzerland on Saturday from the side which drew with Croatia in their final group game, with the Swiss making just one enforced switch.
Gianluca Mancini comes in at the back for Italy's suspended Riccardo Calafiori, his first appearance of the tournament. Federico Chiesa and Gianluca Scamacca return after both were dropped for the last game.
Nicolo Fagioli, Bryan Cristante and Stephan El Shaarawy all make their first starts of EURO 2024 as Spalletti looks to shake things up, dropping Jorginho, who started all three group games. Federico Dimarco is also on the bench after injury problems.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin has made only one change, with Ruben Vargas, who started the first two games, back in the side which is missing the suspended Silvan Widmer from the team that started the final group game with Germany.
16:10 CET - Tournament underdogs Georgia continue their fairytale run at Euro 2024 tomorrow evening against Spain in the last-16.
Former Georgian international Levan Kenia, who made 29 caps for his country between 2007 and 2016, caught up with Flashscore expert Jan Moravek to discuss all things Georgian football and the influence of star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Read the full exclusive interview here.
15:00 CET - Hello and welcome to Flashscore's EURO 2024 Tracker as we get set for the knockout stages. For the next four days, we have two games a day with drama expected.
At 18:00 CET, we start with the runners-up of Group A, Switzerland, taking on Italy, who made their way into last 16 with a last-minute winner against Croatia.
Afterwards, at 21:00 CET, hosts Germany face Denmark as they look for success on their home patch. Antonio Rudiger will be back for the Germans despite suffering an injury in their last group game.
