This Monday October 14 arrives loaded with football, with outstanding matches in the UEFA Nations League and LaLiga Hypermotion. The confrontations between Belgium and France and Germany vs Netherlands attract attention in the European tournament, while in Spain, the Sporting Gijón faces the CD Castellón.
Below, we tell you the details about the schedules and where to watch these games.
Football matches today, October 14: schedule and where to watch
Belgium vs France – Nations League
- Hour: 20:45 hours (CEST)
- Where to see it: UEFA TV
- Stadium: King Baudouin (Brussels)
The selection of Franceled by Didier Deschampsfaces Belgium in the emblematic King Baudouin. The French are coming off a resounding victory against Israel (1-4), while Belgium drew 2-2 with Italy in an exciting match. France is in second place in the Group 2 and needs the victory to stay close to Italy, which leads with one more point. Belgium, for its part, is in third position and needs to win to stay in the fight.
With players like Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele Up front, France presents itself with a powerful team, despite the absences of Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé. Belgium, led by Dominic Tedescowill try to take advantage of the support of their fans to surprise the French and improve their position in this competitive group.
Germany vs Netherlands – Nations League
- Hour: 20:45 hours (CEST)
- Where to see it: UEFA TV
- Stadium: Allianz Arena (Munich)
Another great match of the day is Germany vs Netherlandsin which those led by Julian Nagelsmann will face the selection of Ronald Koeman. Germany leads the Group 3 with 7 points, while the Netherlands is in second place with 5 points. Germany comes from a victory over Bosnia Herzegovina (1-2) thanks to a double from Deniz Undavwhile the Dutch tied 1-1 against Hungary.
Both teams are looking to consolidate their position in the group, and the absence of Virgil Van Dijkwho was sent off, will be a challenge for the Netherlands defense. The Allianz Arena promises to be the scene of a match full of intensity and quality.
Other UEFA Nations League matches
- Italy vs Israel
- Hour: 20:45 hours (CEST)
- Where to see it: UEFA TV
- Bosnia Herzegovina vs Hungary
- Hour: 20:45 hours (CEST)
- Where to see it: UEFA TV
What is the UEFA Nations League?
The UEFA Nations League It is an official competition for national teams organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)which was launched in 2018. This tournament was created to replace friendly matches in the calendar of European teams, offering a more structured competition with a competitive format. The Nations League is divided into leagues and groups based on performance, allowing teams of similar levels to compete against each other.
Each league is made up of four groups, and teams compete to move up the league or avoid relegation. In addition, the winners of the League A groups advance to a Final Four where the champion is crowned.
In addition to promoting competitiveness, the UEFA Nations League provides additional qualifying opportunities for the next major national team tournament, be it the Euro Cup or the World Cup. This means that teams that fail to qualify through the traditional playoffs have a second chance to secure their place in major competitions.
By adding a qualification incentive and offering high-level matches on a regular basis, the Nations League has managed to increase interest and competitiveness in European national team football.
LaLiga Hypermotion – Matchday 9
Sporting Gijón vs CD Castellón
- Hour: 8:30 p.m. (CEST)
- Where to see it: LALIGA TV Hypermotion (Movistar Plus channels M56 and O119), LaLiga TV Bar, Amazon Prime Video, DAZN, and GolStadium Premium
- Stadium: El Molinón (Gijón)
In LaLiga Hypermotionhe Sporting Gijón will face the CD Castellón in the stadium The Molinón. Both teams are looking to consolidate themselves in the competition and score valuable points at this stage of the season.
This match is an ideal opportunity for Spanish football fans to enjoy an exciting and competitive day in the second level of national football.