Spain returns to home soil after being crowned Euro 2024 champions in Germany. Luis de la Fuente’s side face their third Nations League group stage match against Denmark, dealing with significant absences such as Nico Williams and Rodrigo Hernández.
The Manchester City midfielder plays a crucial role in orchestrating Spain’s play, while the Athletic Club winger is considered the most dangerous player on the flank, alongside Lamine Yamal.
These two players are essential, because the substitutes have not yet shown the level of performance displayed by these two footballers. For example, Zubimendi, despite being a decent midfielder at Real Sociedad, has not made a notable impact at his club. On the other hand, Rodri stands out as the best in his position and is even considered a contender for the Ballon d’Or podium.
Another absence, less impactful for Spain’s game, is that of Dani Carvajal. However, his right flank will take on greater importance in light of Nico’s injury. Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal will need to assert himself and take a more prominent role in the Spanish team’s tactics.
Luis de la Fuente’s goal is for the team to function smoothly despite these absences and to maintain the harmony of play that was so evident last summer during Euro 2024.
Regarding their opponents, Denmark are currently not among the elite teams in Europe. Although they possess talented players in the Premier League, overall they remain inconsistent compared to the major European powers.
With two teams qualified for the quarter-finals, Spain has two key objectives in this meeting: to avoid defeat, so that the Danes do not take a five-point lead over de la Fuente’s men, and to consolidate their qualification , allowing players who have accumulated a lot of minutes to rest due to a demanding schedule this season.
