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1 Match preview for Netherlands v Spain2 Group information for Netherlands v Spain3 Anticipated line-ups for Netherlands v Spain3.0.1 Netherlands: Verbruggen; Frimpong, De Ligt, Van Dijk, J. Timber; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Simons, Brobbey, Gakpo3.0.2 Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams4 The Stats for Netherlands v Spain5 Prediction
Match preview for Netherlands v Spain
Nations League title holders Spain are set to tackle the Netherlands within the first leg of their quarter-final matchup at De Kuip in Rotterdam on Thursday evening.
The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the semi-finals in June, the place they may meet both Croatia or France.
After being eradicated by England within the semi-finals of Euro 2024, the Netherlands completed second of their Nations League group final 12 months, gathering 9 factors from six video games.
Ronald Koeman’s males suffered a 1-0 defeat away to group winners Germany in October however closed out the group stage with a dominant 4-0 victory over Hungary and a 1-1 draw in opposition to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Regardless of twice coming near lifting the Nations League trophy – ending runners-up to Portugal in 2019 and falling to Italy within the third-place playoff in 2023 – success within the competitors continues to elude the Oranje.
Koeman will probably be targeted on bettering his aspect’s defensive report, as they managed only one clear sheet within the group stage whereas conceding seven targets – greater than every other staff at this section of the event.
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Nevertheless, their current report in opposition to Spain affords some encouragement, with simply three targets conceded throughout their final 5 encounters.
Whereas France at the moment sit one spot forward of Spain on the earth rankings, many contemplate La Roja to be Europe’s dominant pressure.
They maintain each the Nations League and European Championship titles, having received Euro 2024 for a report fourth time final summer time.
Since taking up as head coach in December 2022, Luis de la Fuente has led Spain to 23 wins, three attracts, and simply two losses.
Spain topped their Nations League group comfortably, securing 16 factors from a attainable 18 and ending eight factors forward of second-placed Denmark.
Though La Roja are on a five-match successful streak within the competitors, they face a Netherlands aspect they haven’t defeated in 90 minutes since a 1-0 European qualifier victory in Seville again in February 1983.
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The Spanish nationwide staff are set to face the Netherlands in a double-header on 20 and 23 March 2025.
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Group information for Netherlands v Spain
Koeman’s squad have suffered a number of damage setbacks, with Denzel Dumfries and Jerdy Schouten withdrawing as a consequence of accidents.
Nathan Ake, Stefan de Vrij, and Devyne Rensch are additionally unavailable, whereas a number of gamers – akin to Micky van de Ven, Joshua Zirkzee, Wout Weghorst, Marten de Roon, and Quinten Timber – have been unnoticed of the squad.
Uncapped Ajax defender Youri Baas and midfielder Mats Wieffer have been drafted in as replacements.
Frenkie de Jong, named within the squad, stays a slight doubt after lacking Barcelona’s current 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid as a consequence of sickness.
Spain have additionally seen modifications to their squad, with Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza all dominated out by way of damage.
Their absences have opened the door for uncapped Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia to be known as up.
Actual Madrid center-back Raul Asencio has acquired his first senior call-up and will make his debut.
At simply 17 years previous, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is ready to earn his 18th senior cap for Spain on the appropriate wing.
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Anticipated line-ups for Netherlands v Spain
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Frimpong, De Ligt, Van Dijk, J. Timber; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Simons, Brobbey, GakpoSpain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams