Ukraine vs Romania: A clash of two Eastern European powerhouses

Preview and analysis of the Euro 2024 Group E match

Ukraine seeking to make a statement in tournament opener

Ukraine will be looking to make a statement when they take on Romania in their opening match of Euro 2024. The Ukrainians are ranked 27th in the world by FIFA, while Romania are ranked 48th. However, Ukraine will be confident of victory, having won their last two matches against Romania.

Ukraine have a number of talented players in their squad, including Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko and Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin. They will also be buoyed by the fact that they are playing in front of their home crowd. Romania, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset. The Romanians have a number of experienced players in their squad, including Juventus's Radu Dragusin and Napoli's Vlad Chiriches. They will also be hoping to make the most of their physicality.

The match is likely to be a close and competitive affair. Ukraine will be the favorites, but Romania will be no pushovers. The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualifying for the knockout stages of Euro 2024.