The Spanish team faces a crucial confrontation tonight against Denmark, with the aim of achieving at least a draw that guarantees first place in group 4 of the UEFA Nations League. At the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Luis de la Fuente’s men will seek to seal their place in a match that promises intensity and emotions. The duel will begin at 8:45 p.m. and will be broadcast by La1 on TVE.
Spain, a team weakened by losses
La Roja comes to this match with notable absences. Key players such as Unai Simón, Rodri, Carvajal, Le Normand and Lamine Yamal will not be available. These absences will force Luis de la Fuente to improvise a competitive eleven, while leaving the rotations for the less demanding match at home against Cyprus.
The Rioja coach will bet on David Raya between the sticks, with a defensive line made up of Porro, Laporte and Vivian. The doubt is on the left side, where Grimaldo has an advantage over Cucurella. In the middle, Zubimendi will be in charge of organizing the game, accompanied by Mikel Merino, who returns to the starting eleven due to the absence of Fabián Ruiz due to stomach problems.
In attack, the unknowns are numerous. Pedri could act as a midfielder, while Nico Williams, Baena, and Oyarzabal compete on the wing. Morata, still physically affected, could give his place to Ayoze Pérez or the debutant Samu Omorodion as an offensive reference.
Denmark: a new beginning
Denmark, which has its new coach in the form of Brian Reimer, will seek to complicate the match with a daring tactical approach. The new coach promises to put high pressure on Spain, relying on a 3-5-2 formation with dangerous men in attack like Hojlund and Dolberg, who arrives in a great scoring moment.
Although Denmark has historically only beaten Spain in two of 18 head-to-head matches, the home team is in good form at home, with 16 wins in its last 20 games on Danish soil. However, they will have to overcome the solidity of a Spanish team that has not lost an official match since March 2023.
Last matches of the Spanish National Team
The last meeting between both teams, played in Murcia, ended with a narrow victory for Spain thanks to a goal from Zubimendi. However, playing at Parken in Copenhagen presents a greater challenge, as Denmark has been undefeated at home for two years.
La Roja, for its part, is in a sweet moment after winning the Nations League in Rotterdam and the Euro Cup in Germany. A draw would be enough for Spain to maintain its streak and secure the lead in the group, but De la Fuente will seek victory to continue showing the dominance that has characterized the team in recent months.
