Bijol and Lovric led Slovenia to the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a hard-fought draw against England. The team’s historic qualification for the knockout stage was met with celebrations, as they achieved this milestone for the first time. Udinese’s Sandri Lovric and Jaka Bijol were instrumental in the team’s success, with Bijol making his third start and putting on a strong defensive performance against England’s attacking threats.
Despite the disappointment for Lazar Samardzic and Serbia, who finished bottom of the group with a draw against Denmark, Samardzic still found joy in making his full debut for the national team during the tournament. It was a mixed bag of emotions for the players, with Slovenia’s success contrasting Serbia’s struggles in Group C.
Overall, the accomplishment of reaching the last 16 was a momentous occasion for Slovenia, and the players, including Bijol and Lovric, were rightfully proud of their achievements. Congratulations to the team for making history and progressing to the next stage of the tournament.