U23 Spain achieved an impressive 3-0 victory over Japan in the men's football quarterfinals at the Olympic 2024, with a standout performance from star Fermin Lopez.
Coach Santi Denia's team reached the semifinals for the second consecutive time and has a chance to compete for a medal after a disappointing loss to Brazil in the 2020 Olympic final. If they want to change the color of their medal in Paris, La Roja must first overcome Morocco - then it will be either Egypt or host France in the final match.
To date, Spain has reached the Olympic final four times but has only won once, in 1992, during the games held on home soil.
As for U23 Morocco, they have also shown that they are a formidable team. National team captain Achraf Hakimi was called up, and he shone to help his team overcome the USA with a decisive 4-0 victory in the quarterfinals.
Coach Tarik Sektioui's team topped their group, finishing ahead of Argentina, and then convincingly defeated the USA. They deserve to be considered strong contenders for the gold medal.
Both teams possess strong and creative attacking lines, so this encounter promises to be very exciting. In terms of individual quality, Spain might have the edge, but in terms of gameplay, Morocco has found a suitable strategy that maximizes their talents.
Expected Lineups
U23 Morocco: Mohamedi; Hakimi, Boukamir, El Azzouzi, El Ouahdi; Targhalline, Richardson; Akhomach, El Khannouss, Ezzalzouli; Rahimi
U23 Spain: Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; D. Lopez, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
The match between U23 Morocco vs U23 Spain will take place at 23:00 on August 5 (Vietnam time).
