Euro 2020 qualifying: Group D

thought we will play 2 games in Dublin and 1 game in Bilbao Gary. thought that was pretty much guaranteed 

 

Our group, all matches will be played in Bilbao or Dublin. So 2 matches per match day. The match day where we would have to play Spain, one of us would obviously need to travel.

I think if Spain and Ireland both qualify, they would do a draw to say which team gets the 3rd game at home. For example:

 

 

Wait, so if two hosts sharing a group qualify but one comes through the playoffs, they automatically have to play the other host away? It's only if they both qualify automatically that there's a draw?

That sucks a bit but I see the rationale behind it.

"19.03 The first-named team is considered as the home team for administrative purposes. Host association teams are entitled to play a minimum of two group matches at home. If both hosts within one group qualify directly, a draw will decide which team will play three matches at home"

Seems *directly* means other than through the playoffs. The draw for the finals actually takes place before the playoffs.

Since 2004 the Swiz have qualified for 4 consecutive world cups and 3/4 European championships. They are very consistent in qualifying and go about it quietly. If anything I would say they are underrated. 

Ah I see. I thought the guaranteed thing and mention of a draw for the direct match between the 2 meant one team could get 3. But now I get you and it's more fair that way. 

Also think it would be good not to play all games in dublin. Probably harder to get tickets than Bilbao!