I must admit it. Knock out stages are thrilling. There is not a second opportunity. If you fail, you go home.

We get here after a group stage with few surprises and disappointments. Perhaps Croatia going home early could be one of the surprises. Ukraine must be disappointed after being sent home with 4 points in the group.

We start this round with a Switzerland vs Italy (18:00 CET). Even though Swiss team has been playing well and finishing second at the Group A (with Germany), they play against Italy. We all know how they are. Competitive, tough and never surrender team. So, I think it is going to be a very tight match.

Then, later today (21:00 CET), we have the host, Germany, to play against Denmark. To be honest, it would be a big surprise if the Mannschaft does not win. They had a stellar start though have been losing some bright in the last two matches.

This is only the start to four days full of emotion and passion.

Let´s enjoy it.