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Sweden not taking Poland lightly with Quarter-final place up for grabs

Magdalena Eriksson refuses to take Poland lightly
Magdalena Eriksson refuses to take Poland lightlyBERGELD/BILDBYRĹN / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
Sweden Women have played Poland Women eight times and beaten them eight times, but the Blagult are not intending to take their opponents lightly when they meet later this evening (21:00 CEST) in Luzern in Group C of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025.

Germany have just kicked off against Denmark in Basel, and a win for the Germans or a draw between the two will mean Sweden are guaranteed a place in the last eight with a win of any description against Poland.

As one of the most consistent sides at major tournaments in recent years - despite not winning a title with this generation of players - Sweden are heavy favourites against one of only two debutants at this year's EUROs, as they aim to build on their win against Denmark on Friday.

But just because Poland have not been here before and lost 2-0 to Germany in their opener doesn't mean they don't belong at this level, according to Sweden centre-back Magdalena Eriksson.

"I think Poland stood up very well against Germany during the first half. They minimised the Germans' scoring opportunities and actually created some really good opportunities throughout the match," she says, speaking in the pre-match press conference.

21 places separate the sides in the FIFA World Rankings, yet failures to beat this tournament's other debutants - Wales, ranked lower than Poland - in the UEFA Women's Nations League this year, means the Swedes are taking nothing for granted.

"It's deadly to do that," said Johanna Kaneryd on the possibility of underestimating Poland. "Underestimation does not exist in a championship," she adds.

"Wales is perhaps also on paper a worse team than what we are and we had a very hard time winning then. So no, underestimation is not present in a championship. It will not be an easy match."

A boost for Sweden in the build-up to the match has been the return to full training for Fridolina Rolfo, though it remains to be seen if she will be fit enough to play any part this evening.

Wins for Germany and Sweden today will send both through with a game to spare, making the meeting between the two in Zurich on Saturday a match to decide who takes first place. However, points for Denmark and Poland today will leave the group wide open.

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