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Azerbaijan and Estonia Settle for a Draw, While Other Key Matches Loom

Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League is set to deliver another round of thrilling matches, with some crucial clashes on the horizon.

In Group C3, Azerbaijan and Estonia played out a goalless draw in Baku. Despite creating several chances, neither side could find the breakthrough. The result leaves Azerbaijan bottom of the group with one point, while Estonia remains in third with four points.

In Group A3, Georgia will host Ukraine in a top-of-the-table clash. Georgia is currently top of the group with seven points, while Ukraine is second with six points. A win for Georgia would put them in a strong position to qualify for the Nations League Finals, while a win for Ukraine would keep them in contention.

Another key match in Group A3 will see the Netherlands travel to Hungary. The Netherlands is currently third in the group with five points, while Hungary is bottom with four points. A win for the Netherlands would boost their chances of qualifying for the Finals, while a win for Hungary would keep their hopes alive.

In other matches, Kazakhstan will host Slovakia in Group C3, while Belarus will travel to Albania in Group B3. Both matches could have implications for the race for promotion or relegation in their respective groups.

The UEFA Nations League is a biennial international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA. The competition was established in 2018 to replace international friendly matches. The inaugural Nations League Finals were held in Portugal in 2019, with the hosts winning the tournament.