The possible lineups for Spain vs Croatia on matchday 1 of Euro 2024

On Saturday, June 15 at Berlin Olympic Stadium, Spain is facing Croatia on Day 1 of the Group Phase of the Euro 2024. The shock corresponds to B Groupwhich they share with Italy and Albania.

For their last preparation duel towards the European competition, The Red crashed into North Irelandwhich they came back to beat 5-1. Danny Ballard overtook the rival, but a double from Pedri Gonzálezadded to the many Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Mikel OyarzabaThey gave the victory to the Spanish team.

On the other hand, the Vatreni They come from hitting 1-2 Portugalwith the captain’s goals Luka modric and Before Budimirdespite the discount of Diogo Jota.

The last time they both collided was in the Nations League 2023 with a scoreless tie. Previously, Spain defeated 3-5 at Euro 2021. Before, Croatia won 3-2 and The Red They beat 6-0 in the 2018 Nations League.

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Goalkeeper: Unai Simón – Not many changes are expected in the latest lineup Luis de la Fuente. Hardly David Raya either Alex Remiro They could take away the Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper’s job.

Right back: Dani Carvajal – For many he is the best in this position, especially because of his campaign with the meringues. He has been representing his national team for more than ten years and should be one of the leaders.

Defense: Aymeric Laporte – Despite being one of the most questioned for playing in Saudi Arabia, we may see him start. However, the defender has suffered problems in training so it cannot be ruled out that Nacho comes in in his place.

Defense: Robin Le Normand – The Real Sociedad player is one of the defense’s permanent fixtures and will start as a starter. The only question is to see who will be his partner in the central axis.

Left back: Alejandro Grimaldo – In the last friendly, Marc Cucurella started as a starter, however, it seems more viable than the defender of the Bayer Leverkusen be the one chosen for the area.

Pivot: Mikel Merino – The contender has been representing the national team since the under-21
team and was an Olympic medalist in Tokyo 2021, precisely with Luis de la Fuente as coach.

Pivot: Rodri Hernández – He is one of the highlights of the Manchester City, distributing play, the same thing he does in the national team. He is the conductor of the orchestra.

Midfielder: Pedri González –He is another of the talents that came from below in La Roja, passing through the U-17 and the rest of the categories. The relief of him would be Mikel Merino as in previous crashes.

Far right: Lamine Yamal – Perhaps he is the player who is most expected in this team. He can become decisive and needs to be a pillar for the contest, being classified as a promise of the Barcelona.

Left winger: Nico Williams – Luis de la Fuente’s idea is to play with two open wingers to widen the field and there the figure of Nico Williams is key. With his speed to overwhelm, he will be one of the offensive references of this team.

Forward: Álvaro Morata – Confidence man for the technician. He is the captain and the reference. His end of the season was not good, but the coach hopes that he is hungry in front of goal.

This is what Spain’s lineup would look like (4-3-3):

Goalie: Unai Simón
Defenses: Dani Carvajal, Le Normad, Aymeric Laporte, Alejandro Grimaldo
Midfielders: Rodri Hernández, Pedri González, Mikel Merino
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Álvaro Morata

Goalie: Dominik Livakov
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Defenses: Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Stanisic
Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic
Forwards: Ante Budimir, Andrej Kramaric, Lovro Majer

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