On Saturday, October 12, Spain, dey current holders of de UEFA Nations League, go face Denmark at Estadio Nueva Condomina. Dis match go be crucial as both teams dey fight to top League A Group 4. Denmark currently sit at de top with six points from their first two matches, while Spain dey second with four points.
Spain, wey recently win Euro 2024 by beating England 2-1, start deir Nations League campaign with a goalless draw against Serbia. However, dem bounce back strong by beating Switzerland 4-1, despite being reduced to 10 men early in de match. Fabian Ruiz score twice, while Joselu and Ferran Torres also find de back of de net.
Luis de la Fuente’s team dey on an impressive unbeaten run of 12 matches across all competitions, including 10 wins and two draws. Dem no lose since March when dem suffer a 1-0 friendly defeat to Colombia. Spain have particularly impress in front of goal, scoring at least two or more goals in nine of dese matches.
Denmark, under caretaker boss Lars Knudsen, make a bright start to deir Nations League campaign by winning their first two matches against Switzerland and Serbia. However, dem struggle at Euro 2024, failing to win any group-stage matches and eventually losing to Germany in de last 16. Denmark last beat Spain in March 1993, and dem have only won two of their last 16 meetings against La Roja.
Spain go miss several key players due to injury, including Rodri, Dani Carvajal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Nico Williams, and Bryan Gil. Martin Zubimendi likely to operate as Spain’s midfield anchor, while 17-year-old Pau Cubarsi could get his second senior international start in central defence.
Despite de injuries, Spain still boast plenty of strength in depth and are favourites to win de match. Dem aim to outscore Denmark and claim de three points needed to leapfrog dem to de top of de group.
