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Morocco vs Spain: lineups and LIVE updates
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Morocco and Spain meet again at the World Cup, following an exciting group stage draw in the 2018 edition, in a bid to book their place in the round of 16 of the tournament.
The Atlas Lions reach this knockout round thanks to a 2-1 win against Canada in Pool F, finishing top of the table and remaining unbeaten in the process. They conceded only once, the goal being an own goal. This is Morocco’s second appearance in the knockout stages of the tournament and they will be looking to write more history against Spain.
Spain started the tournament in great style, beating Costa Rica seven times, but ended the group stage with a 2-1 loss to Japan, finishing second in Group E. Morata has scored three times during the group stage and probably It will be leading the line for them.
La Roja are unbeaten against Morocco in their last three meetings and will hope to continue that streak.
Confirmed lineups for Morocco vs Spain
Morocco XI (4-3-3): bond; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
Spain XI (4-3-3): Simon; M. Llorente, Rodri, Laporte, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Torres, Asensio, Olmo
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The winner of this game will face the winner of the Portugal vs Switzerland match in the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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