Spain predicted lineup vs Portugal, Preview, Prediction, Latest Team News, Livestream: International Friendlies 2020/21

by Varun Khanchandani · June 1, 2021

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Spain take on their Iberian neighbors Portugal in a friendly, as Alley Sport brings Spain predicted lineup vs Portugal and the buildup to the fierce encounter.

Spain has been in the forefront of modern football, with the football mad country renowned to produce world class football talent, envy of major footballing powerhouses in the global football. Spain face a crucial time in their football history, as they look to recover from their poor recent performances in major competitions, as they look to put in a new look team ahead of facing their fiercest rivals Portugal, as the teams battle it out in the Iberian derby.

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Spain’s last international match was also for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in March, where the Spaniards won 3-1 against Kosovo. Spain enter the Euros with an entirely new look squad, as they are tasked with facing tricky opponents like Sweden, Poland and Slovakia in the group stages of the Euros. Spain have looked shaky in the recent years, with premature exits in the 2016 Euros in France, and the poor elimination in the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Russia, and would look to finally remind the world of their quality in this year’s competition.

Hits and misses from the Spain versus Portugal match in Russia — Spain predicted lineup vs Portugal. Image Credits- Soccer In My Mind

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Spain vs Portugal: Prediction

Portugal are expected to beat the Spain side, who are considered very raw for the time being, especially with the absence of various veterans, including Sergio Ramos. Portugal are one of the most exciting teams in Europe, and would be the favorites to beat their Iberian rivals, as Fernando Santos and his team look to prepare for the Euros, against a tricky and challenging team like Spain, who are never underestimated due to their glorious recent history in the world of football.

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Spain Euro 2020 squad: Sergio Ramos out and no Real Madrid representatives listed for Luis Enrique's team - CBSSports.com — Spain predicted lineup vs Portugal. Image Credits- CBS Sports

Spanish football was in the limelight for the shock omission of their long serving captain Sergio Ramos, which means there would be no Real Madrid players featuring in the Spain Euros squad, with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez out with injuries. Aymeric Laporte switched allegiance from France to Spain, and is expected to fit in the new look defense with new Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, with veteran Sergio Busquets making it to the squad for the Euros 2021.

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