Overview
After winning EURO 2024, the Spanish team continues to show impressive form in the Nations League. La Roja have won 16/18 of their maximum points in the group stage, scoring 13 goals while conceding just four.
Although the opponents in Group 4 League A are not too strong, it cannot be denied that Spain is playing steadily under coach De la Fuente.
The presence of young players such as Pedri, Yamal or Nico Williams helps Spain become the leading candidate for the Nations League championship. Despite Rodri's absence, La Roja do not need to worry too much as their system is still operating well.
On the other side of the front line, the Netherlands are going through a difficult competition period after EURO 2024. After 6 matches in the Nations League group stage, they have only had 2 wins and 3 draws against opponents such as Bosnia & Herzegovina or Hungary.
The quality of the Netherlands' personnel at the moment is not bad. The problem is that they have not been able to create a cohesive team and are capable of competing for titles.
With both teams scoring 13 goals in the group stage, this is expected to be an open match. However, Spain's control is much better, as they have a more stable defence than their opponents. This will likely be a win for La Roja away from home.
The last time the two teams met was in a friendly match in 2020, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Sergio Canales took Spain up the lead in the first half, then Donny van de Beek equalized in the second half.
Personnel situation
The Dutch team did not call up Nathan Ake, Denzel Dumfries and Jerdy Schouten due to injury. Brian Brobbey is likely to lead the home team's attack.
On the other side of the front line, Spain is missing 4 notable players, including Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Marc Casado and Inigo Martinez, all due to injury.
Expected lineup:
Netherlands: Verbruggen, Hato, Van Dijk, De Ligt, Timber, De Jong, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Reijnders, Simons, Brobbey.
Spain: Raya, Porro, Cubarsi, Normand, Cucurella, Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri, Williams, Yamal, Morata.
The match between the Netherlands and Spain takes place at 2:45 am on March 21 (Vietnam time).
