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Here's a stat for you, Denmark have only played at one European Championship since the end of the 1984 tournament without either Peter or Kasper Schmeichel in their squad.
Euro 2004 fell in between dad and son and they didn't qualify in 2008.
Kasper, 37, becomes the oldest Denmark keeper to feature at a Euros today - breaking Peter's record by a year.
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Eighteen of the 26-man Denmark squad were part of their Euro 2020 selection who reached the semi-finals.
There have been some accusations from Danish pundits that Kasper Hjulmand has been too loyal to that group considering their 2022 World Cup group-stage exit.
Danish pastries and predictionspublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 16 June
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stuttgart Arena
Image source, BBC SportI spoke to a group of friends and family from Denmark on the way into the Stuttgart Arena.
Thomas (second in from the right) has never seen them play in a stadium before so it's fair to say he's excited.
"It's a huge experience. Hopefully it is going to be a good game," he said.
I told the young boy that some Slovenian fans had said they are going to win 2-1. He laughed and replied: "Nooooo. We will win 2-1!"
His father Morten (left) thinks Slovenia should be worried about their star striker Rasmus Hojlund.
"I think he is very physical and dynamic. Hopefully he will score some goals for us," said Morten.
Ellen (middle) is confident Denmark can go all the way this time after reaching the semi-finals in 2021 but is worried about England and France.
There's some Danish treats inside the stadium too with giant pastries a clear favourite. I wonder if they treated themselves...
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This is a fourth major tournament for Slovenia, who joined Fifa and Uefa in 1992 after independence from Yuogslavia.
They have never made it past a group stage though, falling at the first hurdle at Euro 2000 and the 2002 and 2010 World Cups.
'It's a good thing that Denmark play Slovenia first'published at 16:29 British Summer Time 16 June
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Julien Laurens
French football expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe good thing is that Denmark play Slovenia first. I think if it was England v Denmark, then Christian Eriksen's task would be a bit more difficult.
I think they will be dominant today but when they play England, for example, his role will be very different.
Hojlund v Sesko?published at 16:27 British Summer Time 16 June
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Image source, Getty ImagesBoth teams have a highly rated 21-year-old striker.
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund scored seven goals in qualifying for Denmark including a hat-trick againt Finland.
Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand said: "Sometimes you have this period where you don’t score a lot of goals but Rasmus always makes a big impression in every game.
"He’s tough, he’s motivated... the goals will come and sometimes you’re going to have to fight more for the goals and sometimes they go in with every kick."
Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko scored five goals and assisted two more in nine Euro 2024 qualifying appearances, the most goals and assists combined of any Slovenian player.
He had been linked with a move to Arsenal, Chelsea and United this summer before signing a new deal with his German club.
"Sesko is very fast and he has a great left foot and it’s a player we know and a player we’ve analysed a lot because he's significant for Slovenia," Hjulmand said.
"Sesko is a big star and a young attacker but we are ready for him. I’m happy that we played friendly games because we played against players that reminded us of him."
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Slovenia are one of three teams to have played at the European Championship without ever winning a game, alongside Latvia and North Macedonia.
Slovenia did pick up two points in their three games - against Yugoslavia and Norway - in 2000 though.
So a more positive way of looking at it is they have only ever lost one Euros game.
'We all dream but we have to be very realistic'published at 16:23 British Summer Time 16 June
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BBC World ServiceFormer Denmark striker Mikkel Beck has been talking to Sportsworld about his country's chances.
"I’m not that confident," said the ex-Middlesbrough striker, who is now an agent.
"I think we have to be very logical in the sense that most of our players haven't really played a lot this season, and some of our really key players are coming back from injuries.
"The team hasn't had the perfect preparation for the Euros, but you can never write off Denmark. It'll certainly not be easy to to play against them, it never is.
"But I think we we just need that that last bit of form from our key players to maybe make a a real impact in Germany. But yeah, of course, we all dream but we have to be very realistic."
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Slovenia have played Denmark six times and never won, drawing once and losing the other five.
They have only played as many games without ever winning against Greece (seven) and England (six). They play the Three Lions in their final group game.
'I smile every time I see Eriksen playing'published at 16:19 British Summer Time 16 June
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Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt was shocking for everyone involved [when Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020]. Immediately you thought of his family.
The whole of football was horrified and the positives to be taken from it are that the medical support in football now is brilliant and that we have learned a lot over the years. To see Eriksen back, playing at this level, I have a huge grin every time I see him play.
It could have been anyone, but he is such a beautiful player. It may have affected him, but it isn't enough to stop him being selected first for one of the top teams in Europe. That says so much about his character.
Image source, Getty ImagesEriksen back at the Eurospublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 16 June
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Image source, Getty ImagesThis will be Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen's first European Championship game since his cardiac arrest in the match against Finland in Copenhagen at Euro 2020 - in 2021.
The 32-year-old returned to international football in March 2022 and played at the Qatar World Cup.
The Manchester United layer has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to track his heartbeat.
"For me, personally, everything more than one game is an improvement," said Eriksen.
"It's been my goal since the beginning to come back to this level. It's been three years; a lot has happened in the meantime.
"It's not something I overthink. I just look forward to playing football and look at the positives."
'I'm surprised Eriksen is starting'published at 16:14 British Summer Time 16 June
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Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveOddly, Christian Eriksen starting for Denmark slightly surprised me. I thought they may have gone with the 4-2-3-1 and it tells me something straight away that Denmark believe they can win this game.
It's great to see Eriksen starting, and I'm just thrilled that he is here full stop.
Fans take over my hotelpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 16 June
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport in Stuttgart
Image source, BBC SportThere's been a great build-up to Stuttgart's first match of Euro 2024 this week.
After the grand opening ceremony of the Fan Zone in Schlossplatz on Thursday night, bars across the city have been showing every match, decorating their interiors with Germany flags, bunting and posters.
At my hotel, a short distance to the city centre on the U-bahn, Slovenia and Denmark fans have stayed to watch matches on a big TV screen, put up by one of the receptionists on the opening night.
I met three friends pictured above - two are firemen - as they drank beer (lots of it) and discussed Slovenia's chances in Group C.
Senad Memic, the man in the middle of the picture, is a Bayern Munich fan and thinks this is an important game if Slovenia want to finish second in the group. He assumes England will win it.
"We have Benjamin Sesko! We will win of course! I think 2-1," he said, when I asked how they would do tonight.
His friend (on the left) is a fan of Olimpija Ljubljana and was extremely excited when I told him Timi Max Elsnik was in the media conference.
This morning, fans came down to breakfast dressed in their shirts. I spotted a young boy wearing a Denmark kit with a viking hat, while these men below were trying to work out their starting XI.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 16 June
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe have the slightly unusual occasion where both of these teams were in the same qualifying group.
They both finished on 22 points, with Denmark finishing top because of their head-to-head record.
The sides drew 1-1 in Slovenia with the Danes winning their home game 2-1.
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Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst comes on and scores late winner as Dutch beat Poland 2-1 in the opening Group D match at the Volksparkstadion.
Read MoreTeam news - Eriksen, Hojlund & Sesko startpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 16 June
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stuttgart ArenaThe big news for Slovenia is that, as expected, their top-scorer Benjamin Sesko starts up front.
The RB Leipzig striker scored five goals and assisted two more in nine Euro 2024 qualifying appearances. He also scored in each of Leipzig's last seven Bundesliga games of the season.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is the other star name in the side.
Slovenia XI: Oblak, Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza, Stojanovic, G Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar, Sporar, Sesko.
All the big names start for Denmark including Manchester United duo Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund.
It is the first time Eriksen is making an appearance at the Euros since he suffered a cardiac arrest in their opening game of Euro 2020.
Former Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel captains the side.
Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand has been the subject of a potential summer transfer so worth keeping an eye on him.
Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Christensen, Anderson, Vestergaard, Bah, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Kristiansen, Eriksen, Wind, Hojlund.
Welcomepublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 16 June
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England play Serbia at 20:00 BST but for now the focus is on the other game in Group C as Slovenia play Denmark.
Welcome to live text and radio commentary from Stuttgart.
Slovenia earn a point after Christian Eriksen's poignant opener for Denmark
Christian Eriksen marked his return to the European Championship with a special goal - but Slovenia responded to grab a draw with Denmark in Stuttgart.
The midfielder, now playing for Manchester United, collapsed on the pitch against Finland in Denmark's opening match of Euro 2021 and was later fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).
Eriksen's return to the Euros began perfectly as he netted his side's opening goal of this tournament 17 minutes in, firing into the bottom left corner after a smart flick-on from Jonas Wind.
He was a standout performer as Denmark controlled possession in the first half and created more chances to extend their lead.
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However, Slovenia, who also faced Denmark in qualifying, were backed by vociferous fans in Stuttgart and levelled when Erik Janza's powerful effort flew past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel with 13 minutes left.
Slovenia's pressure had been growing in the second half and star man Benjamin Sesko sent a warning sign minutes earlier when he smashed an effort against the post.
Matjaz Kek's side, who had struggled to contain Eriksen in the first half, could even have snatched a late victory when Andraz Sporar drilled a shot into the side-netting and also volleyed wide.
Chances had already come and gone for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, as well as for Eriksen, while Adam Cerin headed wide at the other end.
This result only intensifies a pulsating Group C - which also includes England and Serbia - but will come as a blow to Denmark, who are hoping to go one better than their semi-final achievement in 2021.
Slovenia prevent perfect Eriksen return
Slovenia remain winless in seven matches against Denmark
Eriksen said this week it had been his "goal" to return to the highest level with Denmark and while he played at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, this felt like an even bigger milestone.
"Everything more than one game is an improvement," he said as he reflected on what it would mean to play in another Euros for his country.
His strike wrapped up a strong first-half display from the Danes and Slovenia, while dangerous in flashes, had not been allowed to settle.
There were signs of a threat from RB Leipzig striker Sesko, but Slovenia had struggled to get him involved as Eriksen linked well with club team-mate Hojlund, and Wind caused problems out wide.
But as the match wore on, Slovenia showed their strength on set-pieces, testing Denmark's defence with long throw-ins and dangerous corner routines.
"We showed them too much respect in the first half," said Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek. "Many of my players have never played such a big competition. When we saw something was possible, they started playing. I think we will learn from this."
After Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak denied Hojlund from close range, preventing Denmark from extending their lead, the best of the chances fell to Slovenia.
Sporar spurned several of them after getting in behind Denmark's backline on numerous occasions and, while Sesko had a big presence, he could only rattle the post with a powerful long-range effort.
Eventually, it was Janza who produced the deserved equaliser, thumping his finish first time past a stationary Schmeichel after the ball was flicked on from a corner.
"Sometimes when you're up 1-0 and don't score the second goal, something happens in you," said Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand.
"That's why it's so important to get the second goal. When you don't score the second goal, disappointing things can happen."
Slovenia travel to Munich next to take on Serbia on Thursday, while Denmark must prepare for a crucial match against group favourites England in Frankfurt.
Player of the match
Number: 9 R. Højlund
Average rating 8.72
Number: 11 B. Šeško
Average Rating: 6.59Number: 1 J. Oblak
Average Rating: 5.92Number: 17 J. Mlakar
Average Rating: 5.90Number: 13 E. Janža
Average Rating: 5.88Number: 6 J. Bijol
Average Rating: 5.86Number: 7 B. Verbič
Average Rating: 5.79Number: 9 A. Šporar
Average Rating: 5.77Number: 21 V. Drkušić
Average Rating: 5.75Number: 22 A. Gnezda Čerin
Average Rating: 5.69Number: 2 Ž. Karničnik
Average Rating: 5.65Number: 10 T. Elšnik
Average Rating: 5.64Number: 20 P. Stojanović
Average Rating: 5.60Number: 19 Ž. Celar
Average Rating: 5.37Number: 5 J. Gorenc Stankovič
Average Rating: 5.34Number: 14 J. Kurtić
Average Rating: 5.16Number: 23 D. Brekalo
Average Rating: 4.88Number: 9 R. Højlund
Average Rating: 8.72Number: 10 C. Eriksen
Average Rating: 8.59Number: 1 K. Schmeichel
Average Rating: 6.34Number: 19 J. Wind
Average Rating: 6.17Number: 23 P. Højbjerg
Average Rating: 6.13Number: 6 A. Christensen
Average Rating: 6.05Number: 2 J. Andersen
Average Rating: 5.99Number: 3 J. Vestergaard
Average Rating: 5.97Number: 17 V. Kristiansen
Average Rating: 5.97Number: 12 K. Dolberg
Average Rating: 5.78Number: 21 M. Hjulmand
Average Rating: 5.77Number: 18 A. Bah
Average Rating: 5.70Number: 15 C. Nørgaard
Average Rating: 5.33Number: 20 Y. Poulsen
Average Rating: 5.32Number: 8 T. Delaney
Average Rating: 5.24Number: 5 J. Mæhle
Average Rating: 5.17After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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Match Participants:
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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- Denmark, Position 2, Points 1
- Slovenia, Position 3, Points 1
Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : 8th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 8th Finals
Team Lineups
home team, Slovenia
Manager: Matjaz Kek
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Oblak, Goalkeeper
2, Karnicnik, Defender
21, Drkusic, Defender
6, Bijol, Defender
13, Janza, Defender
20, Stojanovic, Midfielder
22, Gnezda Cerin, Midfielder
10, Elsnik, Midfielder
17, Mlakar, Midfielder
9, Sporar, Striker
11, Sesko, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Oblak , Captain
- Number 13, E. Janža
- Number 6, J. Bijol
- Number 21, V. Drkušić
- Number 2, Ž. Karničnik
- Number 17, J. Mlakar , substituted for Ž. Celar at 75 minutes
- Number 10, T. Elšnik , substituted for J. Gorenc Stankovič at 75 minutes
- Number 22, A. Gnezda Čerin
- Number 20, P. Stojanović , Yellow Card at 53 minutes, substituted for B. Verbič at 67 minutes
- Number 11, B. Šeško , substituted for J. Kurtić at 94 minutes
- Number 9, A. Šporar , substituted for D. Brekalo at 94 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Slovenia
- Number 3, J. Balkovec
- Number 12, V. Belec
- Number 4, M. Blažič
- Number 23, D. Brekalo
- Number 19, Ž. Celar , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
- Number 5, J. Gorenc Stankovič
- Number 15, T. Horvat
- Number 26, J. Iličić
- Number 14, J. Kurtić
- Number 8, S. Lovrić
- Number 16, I. Vekić
- Number 7, B. Verbič
- Number 18, Ž. Vipotnik
- Number 25, A. Zeljković
- Number 24, N. Žugelj
away team, Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Schmeichel, Goalkeeper
2, Andersen, Defender
6, Christensen, Defender
3, Vestergaard, Defender
18, Bah, Midfielder
21, Hjulmand, Midfielder
23, Højbjerg, Midfielder
17, Kristiansen, Midfielder
10, Eriksen, Attacking Midfielder
19, Wind, Striker
9, Højlund, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, K. Schmeichel , Captain
- Number 3, J. Vestergaard
- Number 6, A. Christensen
- Number 2, J. Andersen
- Number 17, V. Kristiansen , substituted for J. Mæhle at 77 minutes
- Number 23, P. Højbjerg , substituted for C. Nørgaard at 83 minutes
- Number 21, M. Hjulmand , Yellow Card at 49 minutes, substituted for T. Delaney at 89 minutes
- Number 18, A. Bah
- Number 10, C. Eriksen
- Number 9, R. Højlund , substituted for Y. Poulsen at 83 minutes
- Number 19, J. Wind , substituted for K. Dolberg at 83 minutes
away team, Denmark
- Number 26, J. Bruun Larsen
- Number 8, T. Delaney
- Number 12, K. Dolberg
- Number 16, M. Hermansen
- Number 13, M. Jørgensen
- Number 7, M. Jensen
- Number 14, M. Damsgaard
- Number 24, A. Dreyer
- Number 5, J. Mæhle
- Number 25, R. Kristensen
- Number 20, Y. Poulsen
- Number 22, F. Rønnow
- Number 11, A. Skov Olsen
- Number 15, C. Nørgaard
- Number 4, S. Kjær
home team, Slovenia
Manager: Matjaz Kek
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Oblak, Goalkeeper
2, Karnicnik, Defender
21, Drkusic, Defender
6, Bijol, Defender
13, Janza, Defender
20, Stojanovic, Midfielder
22, Gnezda Cerin, Midfielder
10, Elsnik, Midfielder
17, Mlakar, Midfielder
9, Sporar, Striker
11, Sesko, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Oblak , Captain
- Number 13, E. Janža
- Number 6, J. Bijol
- Number 21, V. Drkušić
- Number 2, Ž. Karničnik
- Number 17, J. Mlakar , substituted for Ž. Celar at 75 minutes
- Number 10, T. Elšnik , substituted for J. Gorenc Stankovič at 75 minutes
- Number 22, A. Gnezda Čerin
- Number 20, P. Stojanović , Yellow Card at 53 minutes, substituted for B. Verbič at 67 minutes
- Number 11, B. Šeško , substituted for J. Kurtić at 94 minutes
- Number 9, A. Šporar , substituted for D. Brekalo at 94 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 3, J. Balkovec
- Number 12, V. Belec
- Number 4, M. Blažič
- Number 23, D. Brekalo
- Number 19, Ž. Celar , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
- Number 5, J. Gorenc Stankovič
- Number 15, T. Horvat
- Number 26, J. Iličić
- Number 14, J. Kurtić
- Number 8, S. Lovrić
- Number 16, I. Vekić
- Number 7, B. Verbič
- Number 18, Ž. Vipotnik
- Number 25, A. Zeljković
- Number 24, N. Žugelj
away team, Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Schmeichel, Goalkeeper
2, Andersen, Defender
6, Christensen, Defender
3, Vestergaard, Defender
18, Bah, Midfielder
21, Hjulmand, Midfielder
23, Højbjerg, Midfielder
17, Kristiansen, Midfielder
10, Eriksen, Attacking Midfielder
19, Wind, Striker
9, Højlund, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, K. Schmeichel , Captain
- Number 3, J. Vestergaard
- Number 6, A. Christensen
- Number 2, J. Andersen
- Number 17, V. Kristiansen , substituted for J. Mæhle at 77 minutes
- Number 23, P. Højbjerg , substituted for C. Nørgaard at 83 minutes
- Number 21, M. Hjulmand , Yellow Card at 49 minutes, substituted for T. Delaney at 89 minutes
- Number 18, A. Bah
- Number 10, C. Eriksen
- Number 9, R. Højlund , substituted for Y. Poulsen at 83 minutes
- Number 19, J. Wind , substituted for K. Dolberg at 83 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 26, J. Bruun Larsen
- Number 8, T. Delaney
- Number 12, K. Dolberg
- Number 16, M. Hermansen
- Number 13, M. Jørgensen
- Number 7, M. Jensen
- Number 14, M. Damsgaard
- Number 24, A. Dreyer
- Number 5, J. Mæhle
- Number 25, R. Kristensen
- Number 20, Y. Poulsen
- Number 22, F. Rønnow
- Number 11, A. Skov Olsen
- Number 15, C. Nørgaard
- Number 4, S. Kjær
- Referee:
- Sandro Schärer
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Fedayi San
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Stéphane De Almeida
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Bekim Zogaj
- Fourth Official:
- Donatas Rumsas
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Bartosz Frankowski
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Slovenia v DenmarkOverall Possession
Shots
Slovenia 11Denmark 16Shots on target
Slovenia 2Denmark 4Shots off target
Slovenia 7Denmark 6Blocked shots
Slovenia 2Denmark 6Total touches in the box
Slovenia 12Denmark 33Goalkeeper saves
Slovenia 3Denmark 1Fouls
Slovenia 12Denmark 9Corners
Slovenia 5Denmark 9Season so far
UEFA European Championship
Key, Slovenia v Denmark
Goals scored
Slovenia 2Denmark 2Goals conceded
Slovenia 2Denmark 4Shots
Slovenia 28Denmark 35Shots on target
Slovenia 9Denmark 16Shots off target
Slovenia 19Denmark 19Blocked shots
Slovenia 8Denmark 18Passing accuracy %
Slovenia 72.76Denmark 86.25Points gained from a losing position
Slovenia 1Denmark 1Points dropped from a winning position
Slovenia 2Denmark 2Form guide
All competitions
Slovenia draw
v Bulgaria
1
1
Friendlies
Denmark won
v Norway
3
1
Friendlies
Slovenia won
v Armenia
2
1
Friendlies
Denmark won
v Sweden
2
1
Friendlies
Slovenia won
v Portugal
2
0
Friendlies
Denmark won
v Faroe Islands
2
0
Friendlies
Slovenia draw
v Malta
2
2
Friendlies
Denmark draw
v Switzerland
0
0
Friendlies
Slovenia won
v United States
0
1
Friendlies
Denmark lose
v Northern Ireland
2
0
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Previous meetings
All competitions
Slovenia and DenmarkSlovenia Won 0Denmark Won 5Draw 1
Played
6
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Denmark 2 , Slovenia 1 on the 17th of November 2023
Denmark
Slovenia
17th of November 2023
Slovenia 1 , Denmark 1 on the 19th of June 2023
Slovenia
Denmark
19th of June 2023
Friendlies
Slovenia 1 , Denmark 2 on the 6th of February 2008
Slovenia
Denmark
6th of February 2008
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Match Facts
Slovenia have never beaten Denmark in their six previous meetings in all competitions, losing on five occasions (D1). They were in the same qualifying group for UEFA EURO 2024: their two encounters produced a draw in Ljubljana (1-1) followed by a Denmark home win (2-1).
Slovenia will be making their second appearance at the UEFA EURO, their first participation dating back to 2000. 24 years equals the second longest gap between two appearances at the tournament, the longest belonging to Hungary (44 years).
At EURO 2000, Slovenia failed to win a single game (D2 L1) whilst Zlatko Zahovič scored three of their four goals. It included drawing the opening match 3-3 against FR Yugoslavia, after having been 3-0 up. It’s the only time a team has failed to win a EURO match after having led by 3+ goals.
Slovenia collected seven wins and 22 points in UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying, both records for them in a major tournament qualifying campaign (World Cup + EURO).
Denmark are making their 10th appearance at the UEFA EURO. They won the tournament in 1992 – they’d qualified after Yugoslavia were disqualified as a result of war in the Balkans.
Since winning the UEFA EURO in 1992, Denmark have reached the knockout stages of the tournament on only two occasions: quarter-finals in 2004, semi-finals in 2020.
Denmark’s 33 matches at the UEFA EURO have produced on average 2.79 goals (42 for, 50 against), that’s the highest ratio amongst the 12 teams to have played more than 20 matches in the competition.
Denmark topped their UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying group with 22 points, the first time they had topped a EURO qualifier group since the 2012 edition. The Danes won all five home games in this qualifying campaign but lost two of their five away from home (W2 D1).
Benjamin Šeško scored five goals and assisted two more in nine UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying appearances, the most goals and assists combined of any Slovenian player. All seven of those goal involvements came in his five home games, failing to score or assist in any of his four away matches.
Rasmus Højlund scored seven goals in UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying for Denmark, more than any other player, also having the most shots (23), shots on target (13) and highest xG (5.2) of any Danish player. His hat-trick against Finland in March made him the youngest (20y 47d) hat-trick scorer for Denmark in a EURO qualifier since a 19-year-old Michael Laudrup in 1983 against Luxembourg.
Kasper Hjulmand is the second Denmark head coach to lead the team in three consecutive major tournaments, after Sepp Piontek (EURO 1984, 1986 World Cup, EURO 1988). Morten Olsen was in charge at four major tournaments, but never three in a row.