This is a poster that the illustrious and late Johan Cruyff would not have denied. Renowned for their philosophy of offensive game, the Netherlands and Spain meet this Thursday evening for the first round of their quarter-final of
Nations league (kick -off at 8:45 p.m.). If the Oranje play this first leg at home, they would be well inspired to get a result before the second round in Spain. Because it is the Roja which approaches this double confrontation with the status of grand favorite.
Reigning European champion, world number 3 in the FIFA ranking behind Argentina and France, Spain made a resounding return in the panorama of international football last year. Led by a flamboyant game and a generation of exceptional talents (especially young virtuosos of FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal and Pedri), the Roja has a standing to be respected. However, she will have to do without several long -injured executives, such as Rodri or Dani Carvajal.
The expected compos
The Netherlands :: Verbruggen; Geertruida, Van Dijk, Van Hecke, Frimpong; Gravenberch, De Jong; Gakpo, Reijnders, Simons; Brobbey.
Spain :: Raya; Cucurella, Le Normand, Cubarsí, Asencio; ZubiMendi, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri; Olmo, Morata, Yamal.
Where to see the match?
This Nations League match between the Netherlands and Spain will be broadcast this Live Foot Team on Thursday from 8:45 p.m. Thursday.
