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Romania vs Ukraine - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as both sides look to make an impression in their opening Group E match

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By Michael Pavitt

Published: 12:32 BST, 17 June 2024 | Updated: 12:58 BST, 17 June 2024

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Hopes high for Ukraine at Euro 2024 but thoughts remain at home

Ukraine have been touted as possible dark horses at Euro 2024 given their talented squad, but their presence alone remains remarkable given the ongoing war back home.

Legendary forward and Ukraine Football Association president Andriy Shevchenko has today been highlighting the impact of the war.

Shevchenko has taken part in the unveiling of an installation in Munich which features damaged seats from the Sonyachny stadium in Kharkiv.

The stadium had been built for Euro 2012 but has been damaged by Russian shelling in the war.

Shevchenko was pictured with children holding a sign reading 'My national team is as invincible as my country'.

Fans attending the match are also able to wear virtual reality glasses showing the Sonyachny stadium.

TOPSHOT - The President of the Ukrainian Association of Football Andriy Shevchenko poses with children holding a poster that reads "My national team is as invincible as my country" in front of an installation of damaged seats in the colors of Ukraine taken from the Sonyachny football stadium in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 17, 2024 in Munich, southern Germany, where will be taking place the UEFA Euro 2024 first round football match of Romania v Ukraine later the day. The installation is dedicated to the sports facilities which have been bombed during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Kharkiv was one of the cities to host the UEFA Euro 2012 European Football Championship. The Sonyachny stadium was built for this competition and used afterwards as training base for the Ukrainian national football team. It was destroyed by Russian shelling in May 2022. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Andriy Shevchenko, Ukrainian football legend and UAF President, presents an installation ahead of the Group E match between Romania and Ukraine at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 17, 2024. A poignant installation has been unveiled ahead of Ukraine's first match at the European Championship. A destroyed stand from Kharkiv's Sonyachny stadium that was built for Euro 2012 has been displayed in a square in Munich ahead of the team's opener against Romania. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

epa11417384 A man wears VR glasses at an installation exhibiting damaged seats from the Sonyachny Stadium of Kharkiv, Ukraine, at Wittelsbacherplatz in Munich, Germany, 17 June 2024. Ukraine was a co-host for the UEFA EURO 2012 soccer tournament and the stadium was damaged during shelling amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Ukraine's national team will face Romania in their UEFA EURO 2024 debut match in Munich, Germany, on 17 June.  EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Romania fans soaking in the pre-match atmosphere

Looks like a glorious day in Munich with fans making their way to the Allianz Arena in the sunshine.

Romania fans certainly look to be soaking it all up ahead of their team's return to an international tournament.

Their last appearance at a major finals came at Euro 2016, where it is fair to say their impact was limited.

Romania finished bottom of their group with just one point. Both of their goals also came from the penalty spot.

They will be hoping for much better this time around.

 General view outside the stadium as fans gather prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Romania and Ukraine at Munich Football Arena on June 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Chris Ricco - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

 Fans of Romania show their support outside the stadium prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Romania and Ukraine at Munich Football Arena on June 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Chris Ricco - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

 A fan of Romania waves a flag outside the stadium prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Romania and Ukraine at Munich Football Arena on June 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Good afternoon!

It is all eyes on Munich for the first match of the day at Euro 2024 as Romania and Ukraine get the ball rolling in Group E.

With Belgium and Slovakia completing the group line-up it should be a very open tussle to see which teams advance to the knock-out stage.

Romania and Ukraine will be keen to get off to the perfect start this afternoon.

Stay with us for all the team news and updates from the 2pm kick off.

 A fan of Romania, wearing a Bucket Hat and face paint in the colours of the national flag, poses for a photograph as he enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Romania and Ukraine at Munich Football Arena on June 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Chris Ricco - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

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