Studio kick-off on 18.06.23 20:45.

Match kick-off on 18.06.23 21:45.

In the semi-finals, the Balkan national team defeated the Netherlands in Rotterdam (4-2, extra time). The Fiery Boys missed their chance at victory in the 96th minute, but they scored decisive goals in the third and fourth halves thanks to Modric's goal and assist. Petkovic could have scored a brace, but the goal was disallowed for offside. La Roja squeezed out a victory against Italy in Enschede, with a score of 2-1. It could have ended differently if the Azzurri had taken the lead in the 21st minute, but the goal was not counted.

The Croatia - Spain (in sign language) showdown can be watched online. The opponents met in the UEFA Nations League group stage in 2018/19. The team from the Kingdom crushed the checkered squad 6-0 on their home turf, but in Zagreb, they couldn't hold on to a draw in the closing stages of the match, losing 2-3. They also faced each other in the Euro 2020 Round of 16, and in extra time, Luis Enrique's former team broke the resistance of the Balkan team (5-3). Dalić's wards accumulated thirteen points in Group 1, following matches against Denmark (2-1, 1-0), France (1-1, 1-0), and Austria (0-3, 3-1). Modric was involved in four goals (3 goals, 1 assist).

Previously, the Fiery Boys had not reached the playoffs of the UEFA Nations League. The national team coach stated that the players want to enjoy football in the final but will do everything possible to win the trophy. The coach also noted that in six out of the last seven matches when Croatia played in extra time, his team emerged victorious. Watch the Croatia - Spain (in sign language) battle online.

In Group 2, the Spanish team secured the top spot, although not without difficulties (eleven points). La Roja faced tough competition from the Czech Republic (2-0, 2-2), Portugal (1-1, 1-0), and Switzerland (1-2, 1-0). Sarabia and Asensio each scored three points based on the goal+assist system (2 goals, 1 assist, and 0 goals, 3 assists respectively).

The Spanish team previously competed for the UEFA Nations League trophy in the 2020/21 season but lost in the decisive match against France (1-2). The transmission is accompanied by sign language: movements and facial expressions replace verbal speech to ensure that hearing-impaired viewers can understand the commentator's speech. Watch the Croatia - Spain (in sign language) encounter online.