20:29
The last time the two teams met was almost 15 years ago. In a friendly match in August 2007, the Hungarians were able to celebrate their only win against the Italian national team, 3-1. Otherwise, the statistics speak for Italy. Out of seven matches, five went to the Azzurri and one ended in a draw. Tonight the Italians want to expand on this statistic, but the guests will certainly have something against it.
20:18
Hungary, on the other hand, could turn out to be a surprise team in this group. After conceding just one defeat in five games, Marco Rossi’s team met the favored English side on Saturday. The Hungarians were able to steal three points from the Three Lions with a penalty, which Leipzig’s Szoboszlai converted confidently, and lead this strong Group 3 after the first matchday. With the current form, the Hungarians don’t need to hide from the Squadra Azzurra.
20:09
After winning the European Championship, the Squadra Azzurra is on a sporting descent. The 2022 World Cup will be missed and the Italians also lost 3-0 to Argentina in the final. After all, today’s hosts were able to fight a 1-1 draw against the German national team on the first day of the Nations League. The Azzuri want to score again against Hungary in order to at least play up in this competition.
20:02
With the guests from Hungary, on the other hand, the line-up is quickly explained. Everything stays the same except for one position. Péter Gulácsi will not start between the posts today. Dénes Dibusz starts for Leipzig. That’s why the center forward and ex-Mainzer Ádám Szalai wears the captain’s armband today. Otherwise Marco Rossi does not make any changes compared to the England game.
19:59
The lineups are in and Roberto Mancini has started the rotary machine. He makes six changes compared to the game against Germany. Donnarumma is captain today. Starting in defence, Calabria, Mancini, Spinazzola and Bastoni, who was the only one re-erected in the back four. The central midfield consists of Cristante, Pellegrini and Barella and in attack there are Politano, Raspadori and Gnonto.
19:51
Hello and welcome to Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League. Italy host Hungary tonight at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi in Cesena. Game starts at 8:45 p.m. The live ticker for this game starts right before the kick-off.