Overview
After winning EURO 2024, the Spanish team continues to show high performance in the UEFA Nations League. La Roja won 5 and drew 1, thereby narrowly passing the group stage.
In the quarter-finals, despite many difficulties against the Netherlands in both matches, Spain's European king class was still demonstrated with a victory on penalties.
In general, coach Luis de la Fuente has a very strong and even squad in all lines. Without Rodri, the pair Zubimendi and Fabian can still completely take on the task in midfield. Meanwhile, up front, star Lamine Yamal is always ready to shine.
In contrast to Spain, France are facing many problems in their playing style. Les Bleus cannot find a way to combine Kylian Mbappe with the satellites around them, even though they have many stars spread across the lines.
Although their performance in the Nations League has improved somewhat compared to EURO 2024, France still showed a deadlock and lacked attack ideas.
Against weaker opponents, that is not a big problem because France has the world's top stars. However, in big matches, where the level of players is not too different, these problems will become barriers to France's defeat.
The two teams are quite familiar opponents, having met eight times since the early 2010s. Spain have won five of those meetings, including two clashes in major tournaments.
Personnel situation
Young players Dean Huijsen and Samuhe Aghowa are working hard to get a starting spot for La Roja. However, De la Fuente may prefer the experienced pair Robin Le Normand and Alvaro Morata to this match.
On the other side of the front line, France's personnel will largely depend on the status of the players who have just participated in the Champions League final. Didier Deschamps has problems with his options in defence, with Clement Lenglet and Lucas Hernandez both competing for a starting spot.
Expected lineup:
Spain: Simon, Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella, Pedri, Ruiz, Yamal, Olmo, Williams, Morata.
France: Maignan, gust, Konate, L. Hernandez, Digne, Tchouameni, Kone, Rabiot, Olise, Mbappe, Kolo Muani.
The match between Spain and France takes place at 2:00 am on June 6 (Vietnam time).
