SPAIN and Portugal will be battling it out this summer at the Euros but they first face off in a friendly.
Portugal are the current European champions and looking to retain the title they won five long years ago at Euro 2016.
Meanwhile, under Luis Enrique, Spain are looking to get back to the standards that saw them clinch the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
And neutral fans will be hoping the match lives up to their epic World Cup tie in 2018 when a Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick earned Portugal a 3-3 draw.
What time does Spain vs Portugal kick-off?
- Portugal’s clash with Spain will get underway from 6.30pm in the UK and Portugal – 7.30pm in Spain.
- Spain’s home clash with Portugal will be contested at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganes.
- There will be a limited capacity inside the ground due to coronavirus restrictions.
- The two sides last met back in October when they played out a 0-0 draw in a friendly in Lisbon.
What TV channel is Spain vs Portugal on and can it be live streamed?
- Spain vs Portugal will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
- To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
- Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
Team news
Odds
- Spain – 11/10
- Draw – 11/5
- Portugal – 21/10
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
SPAIN V PORTUGAL
GOOD EVENING
Welcome to our live blog of Spain v Portugal
Spain and Portugal start their preparations for their respective Euro campaigns when they meet tonight at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
The Spaniards will take on Sweden in their Euro opener on June 14, meanwhile Portugal face Hungary on June 15.
Robert Sanchez who is one of two uncapped players in Spain’s Euro squad is set to start in goal tonight and may potentially get the nod for their opening group game against Sweden.
Marcos Llorente is expected to start at right-back; while Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Jordi Alba and Pedri are also likely to be in the starting XI.
Gerard Moreno is set to lead the line after an exceptional season with Villarreal which culminated in winning the Europa League.
Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal should feature alongside Moreno as part of a three-pronged attack.
Diogo Jota should start for the Portuguese tonight after making his return from injury in Liverpool’s last match of the Premier League season.
Joao Felix could start alongside Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo as part of Portugal’s much heralded attack.
Danilo and Joao Moutinho could also line up in midfield and allow Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes to break forward.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
