STANDINGS | The national team is closing in on the group's top spot
Spain is narrowing the gap with Scotland and securing positions that grant a ticket to the Euro 2024 final phase
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Wed, 13/09/2023 - 12:51
This Tuesday's overwhelming victory against Cyprus in Granada means an addition of three crucial points for Spain on its path to the Euro's final phase
The team led by Luis de la Fuente is closing the gap with the leader and upcoming opponent, Scotland, and is securing positions that grant the right to travel next spring to Germany.
In the other group match played this Tuesday, Norway, which will host Spain on October 15th in Oslo, defeated Georgia two goals to one with goals from Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.
The current standings for the group are as follows:
GROUP A. QUALIFICATION PHASE FOR EURO 2024
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals against | Goals difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1º | Escocia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 2º | España | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 3º | Noruega | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 |
| 4º | Georgia | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 4 |
| 5º | Chipre | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 17 | -15 | 0 |
The top two finishers will qualify directly for the finals of a European Championship that Germany will host in June next year.