The Czech Republic is on the verge of returning to the elite of the League of Nations

The Czech Republic is on the verge of returning to the elite of the League of Nations

The Czech national team, led by Ivan Hasek, faces a crucial visit to Albania in the fight for promotion to League A of the Nations League. The match pits two teams that have ambitions for a place among the best in Europe.

The situation in Group 1 of stream B is tense – the Czechs

lead Albania by one point just two rounds before the final. A win in Tirana would put Hasek’s side in an excellent position to secure the top spot and direct promotion to the top flight.

When and where will the match Albania – Czech Republic be played?

The match is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana, and the first referee signal will sound at 21:45 Bulgarian time.

How to watch Albania vs Czech Republic live?

The match will not be broadcast on Bulgarian TV channels, but will be available on the sub-channels of international platforms such as beIN, DAZN and ESPN.

The Shape of Albania: Rise and Fall

The Albanians started strongly in the League of Nations with a victory over Ukraine (2:1), but then lost momentum with two consecutive defeats – 0:1 against Georgia and 0:2 against the Czech Republic. These results put the team in third place with six points, just two ahead of last in the group.

The good news for coach Silvinho is that after the Czech Republic game, Albania will have another home game against Ukraine, which could prove decisive. The goal of a place in League A remains real, but the threat of relegation to League C is also on the horizon.

Czech Republic: Stability after a difficult start

The Czech Republic started their campaign with a painful 1-4 loss to Georgia, but then Hasek’s team showed class. The victories over Ukraine (3:2) and Albania (2:0) brought the team to the top of the group. The 1:1 draw in the last match with Ukraine further strengthened the leadership position of the Czechs.

A win in Tirana combined with a Georgia loss against Ukraine would guarantee the Czech Republic a place in the League A round before the end. This is the main motivation for the team that wants to return to the European elite.

History and statistics: The memory of the last visit

The Czech Republic will enter the stadium in Tirana with caution. A year ago, in a European qualifier, the Albanians defeated the Czechs 3:0. Taulant Seferi scored twice and Yassir Assani added a third to secure an emphatic victory for the hosts.

News from the camps of both teams

**Albania:** Coach Silvinho is anxiously awaiting the medical team’s decision regarding Ernest Mucci, who suffered an injury in training. Defenders Marash Kumbula and Berat Jimsiti will not take part in the match.

**Czech Republic:** Star striker Patrik Schick will miss the match due to injury, and the team is talking about a possible conflict between him and coach Ivan Hasek. In addition, the Czechs will be without defenders Ladislav Krejci, Martin Vitic and David Zima, which poses challenges for defensive stability.

The Czech Republic will look to rise to the challenge and continue towards their dream return to League A, while Albania will be looking for revenge and a chance for historic promotion.

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