- Spain predicted lineup: The explosive duo of Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal are tipped to ignite the frontline from the flanks.
- The match kicks off on Sunday, June 21 at 7:00 PM EAT.
- Following an opening-round stalemate that left all Group H teams tied on a single point,a win would boost Spain chances of a last 32 spot.
Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente is expected to introduce more directness ahead of La Roja’s second Group H encounter against Saudi Arabia at the Atlanta Stadium.
Following a tightly contested opening round in which all four teams in the group picked up a solitary point(0-0 vs Cape Verde), the European champions are eager to ignite their spark in the hunt for three points.
In goal, Athletic Club’s Unai Simón is projected to maintain his starting spot as Spain’s primary number one, marshaling a backline that De la Fuente is expected to deploy Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella at left-back, while the versatile Marcos Llorente of Atlético Madrid is heavily tipped to anchor the right-back position.
The central defensive partnership will see Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí pairing up with the experienced Aymeric Laporte.
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The midfield trio remains the undeniable crown jewel of this Spanish side, with Manchester City’s Rodri orchestrating play from the deep-lying anchor role.
Operating just ahead of him, the Barcelona maestro Pedri and Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabián Ruiz are set to control the tempo.
In attack, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal is anticipated to lead the line as the central striker, flanked by two of the most explosive wingers in world football at the moment.
Athletic Club’s Nico Williams is firmly expected to occupy the left flank after a second half cameo last time out.
On the right wing, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is favored to complete the attacking trio though any late caution surrounding his fitness from a grueling club campaign could see Barcelona teammate Ferran Torres step into the starting lineup.
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Spain face Saudi Arabia in their second match of the campaign on Sunday, June 21 at 7:00 PM EAT at the Atlanta Stadium.
With all four teams in Group H currently deadlocked on a single point following the opening round of fixtures, a victory is absolutely paramount for La Roja.
Securing all three points would not only break the stalemate and put Spain firmly in the driver’s seat for qualification to the Round of 32.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia predicted lineup
Spain starting lineup: Unai Simón, Marcos Llorente, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.