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LIVE Nations League | Clash between Netherlands and Germany underway, Timber starts in Xavi's debut as coach
The Netherlands national team faces Germany in a key Nations League match at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking the start of new eras for both sides under coaches Xavi Hernández and Jürgen Klopp. Xavi retains most of his usual squad but includes Quinten Timber in the starting lineup, while Ruben van Bommel and Mexx Meerdink make their debuts. Germany fields seven different players compared to their last World Cup game, opting for a Bayern Munich core. The event begins with a minute of silence for Ronald Koeman’s late wife, Bartina Koeman, before the teams enter the stadium amid celebrations welcoming Xavi.
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