Title holders Spain are ready to square off against 2010 finalists Netherlands in what seems to be the most anticipated match of the 2014 World Cup group stage. The final in South Africa consisted of numerous hard challenges, memorable highlights and an overall bad temper between two recognised sides and the only difference from tonight is that this will be just a group B match.
Title holders Spain are ready to square off against 2010 finalists Netherlands in what seems to be the most anticipated match of the 2014 World Cup group stage. The final in South Africa consisted of numerous hard challenges, memorable highlights and an overall bad temper between two recognised sides and the only difference from tonight is that this will be just a group B match.
The Furia Roja are looking to make history and become the first and only team to win two back-to-back European championships and World Cups in just six years. Striker Diego Costa, who seems to be closing in on a Chelsea move, did not show any signs of pain during Tuesday’s practice and seems to have overcome his hamstring injury sustained at Atletico Madrid’s closing match in Camp Nou.
Date: June 13, 2014
Time: 20:00 (BST)
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova Salvador
Referee: Nicola Rizzoli
Possible Line Up:
SPAIN: Cassilas, Azilicueta, Ramos, Pique, Alba, Alonso, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Silver, Costa
NETHERLANDS: Vorm, Jaanmat, De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Blind, Claise, De Guzman, Sneider, Robben, Van Persie
The Trent Match Predictions: Spain(1) VS (1) Netherlands
(Hattip to The Independent)