For Germany, a successful EURO 2024 Group Stage was just the first milestone in what former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is hoping is a long journey for the tournament.

In drawing Denmark for the Round of 16, the German national team should be well-poised to advance, but the Danes have a way of mucking a game up — and if Germany falls victim to that tactic, it could make for a dangerous (and probably boring) contest.

Regardless, most are expecting the hosts to make it through to the quarterfinal round, but it might not be easy. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

• A recap of the results from the Group Stage for both teams.
• Where Germany stands heading into the knockout rounds.
• How many starters will be different for Germany given the injury to Antonio Rüdiger and the suspension to Jonathan Tah?
• Will Niclas Füllkrug get the starting nod?
• A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.
• A prediction on the match.

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