⚽ Spain– Key Euros Stats ⚽
Euro looks: 11
Euro titles: 3
Finest surface: Winners (1964, 2008, 2012)
Euros record: W21 D15 L10
Objectives scored: 68
Most significant win: 5-0 (vs Slovakia at Euro 2020)
Gamer to enjoy: Lamine Yamal
World ranking: 8th
Group label: La Roja (“The Red One”)
Group components:
- 15 June: Spain vs Croatia (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- 20 June: Spain vs Italy (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
- 24 June: Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
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The meekness of Spain’s significant exit from the 2022 Qatar World Cup has actually eclipsed what’s been a fairly effective duration for the star-studded group.
Spain reached the semifinals of Euro 2020, where they were knocked out on charges by ultimate champs Italy.
In June 2023, they won the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Nations League– their very first title considering that the group’s remarkable Euro 2012 victory.
The Nations League triumph was considerable for 3 primary factors.
Beating Croatia in the last on charges exorcised the satanic forces of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where Spain shockingly stopped working to score a single charge in their round of 16 exit to Morocco.
Second, there were big volts of self-confidence from a late win over Italy in the Nations League semifinal and beating Italy and Croatia, both of whom remain in the very same Euro 2024 group as Spain.
Third, brand-new Spain supervisor Luis de la Fuente getting a taste of flatware early into his reign made sure buy-in from his gamers as they head into Euro 2024.
Odors like teen spirit
De la Fuente is no complete stranger to success with the nationwide group.
He won the Euros with the Spanish Under-19 and Under-23 groups and supervised of the nationwide side that won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
It comes as no surprise that the team he’s chosen for Euro 2024 is young and starving for success.
Barcelona teen Lamine Yamal, 16, has actually made it while fellow La Masia graduate Fermin Lopez, 21, has actually made his very first call-up to the nationwide side.
Twenty-one-year-olds Pedri and Nico Williams likewise include in De la Fuente’s 26-man team.
Yamal is nearly specific to begin for Spain at Euro 2024 and in doing so, he’ll end up being the youngest-ever gamer to make a look at the European champion.
The sublimely gifted winger has actually currently set a list of amazing records in his young profession: youngest scorer for his club group Barcelona, youngest scorer in LaLiga history and youngest scorer for the Spanish nationwide group.
While Yamal is the piece de resistance in this Spain side, its essential gamer is Manchester City star, Rodri.
The 27-year-old protective midfielder has actually become the de facto leader of the nationwide side.
His collaboration in the midfield with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi– a duo De la Fuente called the “finest midfielders worldwide in their position”– will be crucial to Spain’s possibilities at the Euros.
Villarreal’s Alex Baena, who has the most helps in the LaLiga this season, and Aleix Garcia, an essential member in Girona’s Champions League certifying project, are other sound alternatives for De la Fuente to hire in midfield.
One advance, one action back
Forward is a location of issue for Spain.
Alvaro Morata will lead the line in Germany, however the Atletico Madrid forward’s type has actually trailed off after a strong start to the season. He has actually scored simply two times because the start of March.
Joselu has actually handled a reputable 17 objectives genuine Madrid this season, consisting of a sensational brace versus Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal, however he’s far from being a bankable choice in worldwide match play.
Offered the makeup of the Spain team, which together with being youth heavy likewise consists of 7 gamers above the age of 30, it’s hard to anticipate which method their project will swing.
Getting in Euro 2024 in Germany as a near-unknown entity under a brand-new supervisor making his significant competition launching might wind up operating in Spain’s favour.
⚽ Spain’s last team for Euro 2024 ⚽
Captain: Alvaro Morata
Goalkeepers: Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad), David Raya (Arsenal), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
Protectors: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Rodrigo (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Fabian Ruiz (Paris St Germain), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Pedri (Barcelona), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)
Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Joselu (Real Madrid), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ayoze Perez (Real Betis), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
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