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Spain enters their UEFA Nations League match against Portugal on a four-game winning streak. They have only lost once in Spain since October 2018, so they will be hopeful of a win on Thursday.
After being obliged to compete in the World Cup playoffs, Portugal did so with surprising ease, defeating Turkey and North Macedonia to clinch a ticket in Qatar 2022.
The last four encounters between these two have all resulted in draws, and that trend looks poised to continue. However, Both Teams qualified for the FIFA world cup but are not in the same group in the world cup.
Spain Team News and Injury list.
Because Aymeric Laporte has withdrawn from Spain’s squad, Eric Garcia will partner Pau Torres at the defense. Thiago has returned to the national team and is expected to start in midfield against Portugal on Thursday.
Other Spanish players are available for selection against Portuguese national team. Spanish side are the favourites to beat Portugal in the opening fixture of group A.
How Spain could lineup against Portugal in the UEFA nations league.
Goalkeeper: Simon.
Defenders: Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Jordi Alba and Cesar Azpilicueta.
Midfielders: Koke, Sergio Busquets and Thiago Alacantra.
Forwards: Torres, Alvaro Morata and Gavi.
Portugal Team News and Injury list.
With Ruben Dias out due to injury, Fernando Santos may start Domingos Duarte alongside Pepe at the back. Otavio impressed against Turkey and North Macedonia and is expected to start on the right against Spain.
Rafael Leao is set to return to training this week, and Diogo Jota has joined the team. Vitinha is still in isolation following a positive COVID-19 test.
How Portuguese national team could lineup against Spain in the UEFA nations league.
Goalkeeper: Rui Patricio.
Defenders: Guerreiro, Domingos Duarte, Pepe and Joao Cancelo.
Midfielders: Joao Moutinho, Otavio, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.
Forwards: Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo.