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Spain v Denmark
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Kick Off: Saturday 12th October at 19:45
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Competition: UEFA Nations League
Spain and Denmark face off in Murcia on Saturday evening, with both sides vying for top spot in League A Group 4.
Spain have prevailed in this matchup in all five competitive meetings between the two sides, dating back to 1984. However, a lot has changed since the last time these teams played each other back in 2008.
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Under the management of Luis de la Fuente, Spain are an intense counter-pressing side, which has led to some high foul counts. At Euro 2024, they committed at least 11 fouls in six out of seven games, averaging 13.4 fouls per game. That translated to an average of 2.43 cards per game.
In their two Nations League games this year, Spain received five yellow cards against Serbia, before two yellows and a red card against Switzerland.
Similarly, Denmark drew five yellows and two red cards in their opening Nations League fixture against Switzerland, before Serbia also accrued three yellow cards against the Danes.
🔍 Spain v Denmark Players to Watch
🔴 Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal has been a key figure for de la Fuente and is expected to return to his position on the right wing against Denmark. Most recently for Spain, Yamal was substituted at half time after Robin Le Normand was sent off, but he still had a shot on target in that time.
At the Euros, Yamal registered a shot on target in five out of six games and has continued that run into the two Nations League games so far.
🔴 Martin Zubimendi
In the absence of Rodri, Martin Zubimendi is expected to deputise in a holding midfield role for Spain. His most recent start in this role was against Serbia, in which he committed two fouls.
Given how Spain press, Zubimendi is tasked with being extremely aggressive in his play, often squeezing up into the attacking third. He started one game at Euro 2024 and made four fouls against Albania.
⚪ Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been a standout performer for Denmark in the Nations League so far, picking up the Man of the Match award in each of his last two outings. He scored against Switzerland and has managed a shot in both Nations League fixtures.
At the Euros, Hojbjerg managed at least one shot in three out of four games, including five shots against England with four on target. He is a key player for Denmark in the heart of midfield and should be full of confidence from his recent good form.
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💻 Spain v Denmark Form and Tactics
Nursing a slight hangover from their heroics at Euro 2024, Spain were held to a goalless stalemate in their opening Nations League fixture against Serbia. They were entirely dominant in that game, with 74% possession translating to 21 shots, but were ultimately unable to find the back of the net.
They were much more convincing in the proceeding game against Switzerland, despite an early red card to Robin Le Normand. Spain beat the Swiss 4-1 in Geneva, with Fabian Ruiz netting a brace.
Denmark have been more convincing so far, with back-to-back 2-0 victories against Switzerland and Serbia. In their opening fixture, they struggled to break down a stubborn Swiss rearguard.
However, the away side were not helped by red cards to Nico Elvedi and Granit Xhaka – a late couple of goals in Copenhagen ensured the Danes got off to an ideal start. They followed that up with a comfortable victory over Serbia.
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🏁 Spain v Denmark Ref Watch
- Referee: Ivan Kružliak
- It is the Slovakian referee’s second Nations League fixture this season
- Kruzliak has officiated 12 international fixtures over the course of his career, showing 52 yellow cards (4.3 per game) and one red card.
- In addition, he is averaging 28.2 fouls per game on the international stage, although he is yet to award a penalty in that small sample size.
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