Spain vs Romania
EURO Qualification
Date: Monday, 18 November 2019
Kick-off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid).
SPANISH
There is a sense of instability of the Spanish team, with a number of different players getting called and the old core of Barcelona and Real Madrid players - comprising almost the entirety of the 2010 World Cup-winning team - there was almost no one there. Long-serving captain Sergio Ramos was the only player from either of the two big Spanish clubs to start routine 7-0 win over Malta last week, and also the only winner of the World Cup to feature (Sergio Busquets, the only others in the squad, remained on the bench).
Dinamo Zagreb starlet Dani Olmo, the youngest player in the squad at 21, came off the bench to score on his debut in the thrashing of Malta and he may be in line to start here. Elsewhere, expect Moreno to use this opportunity to further experiment and play to try and get a sense of what his starting XI must for next summer's tournament.
Raul Albiol Villarreal pioneer seems to be a partner Sergio Ramos' in the center of defense and he could be given another home here, while his club team-mate Santi Cazorla is enjoying a resurgence of a brilliant career at the age of 34, after seeing his career almost ended with an injury at Arsenal. Nimble, smooth midfielder has every chance to start at Euro 2020 after scoring against Malta.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): De Gea; Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Inigo Martinez, Style; Busquets, Saul, Fabian Ruiz; Daniel Olmo, Paco Alcacer, Mikel Oyarzabal
Not available: Jordi Alba (Hurt), Marco Asensio (Hurt), Dani Ceballos (Hurt), Rodrigo (Hurt), Adama Traore (Injured)
doubtful:
ROMANIA
Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Cosmin Contra returned to the city, although in their new stadium Metropolitano Wanda, and to the country where it is used to manage Getafe and Alcorcón, he is now in the dugout of the national team. But he failed to get them out of this group and to Euro 2020, having failed to take their chance to leapfrog Sweden on Friday.
They lost 2-0 at home as first-half goals from Marcus Berg and Robin Quaison cursing their luck. male counter dominate both in terms of shots and possession but came undone with a few bad moments behind.
George Puşcaş Reading striker has six goals in 13 appearances for his country and will likely continue to lead the line in this dead rubber, supported by veteran Claudiu Keseru Ludogorets. Elsewhere, New York City FC midfielder Alexandru Mitriţă expected to remain in the middle, while Razvan Marin Ajax starlet could be given run out here. This Genk Ianis Hagi - Romania legend Gheorghe child - can also be given early after only appearing in the first round in their last outing.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Tatarusanu; Benzar, Rus, Nedelcearu, Bancu; Deac, Stanciu, Marin, Mitrita; Puscas, Keseru
Not available: Grigore (Injured), Chiriches (Hurt), Andone (Injured)
doubtful:
Spain vs Romania Predictions
Spain is currently enjoying the scenery on top of the ladder and extended their unbeaten streak to eight games with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in the street. Roberto Moreno men have also been proven to be a group of eagerly in front of the home crowd and has tasted nothing but success in their last three games here.
It is also worth mentioning that the hosts have been in the best defensive at home, and only conceded one goal so far while scoring nine.
On the other hand, Romania failed to record third consecutive victory in the match with Norway respectively, after a stoppage-time goal from Alexander Sorloth just enough for their colleagues to claim a share of the spoils.
Furthermore, only two victories for the away side as far down the road came against Malta and the Faroe Islands, both were under the cluster.
their enemies for this week, on the other hand, is a more competitive team and experienced a lot. Also, the visitors are not secured bragging rights in each of their previous visit to Spain either.
By the side of Moreno utilize home advantage to the full in their latest clash, it goes without saying that Romania was left without a glimmer of hope in this one.
In addition, La Roja did not make a mistake in bagging a brace in the reverse fixture on the street. In addition, on home soil, the hosts have been consistent in scoring two goals or more in their last three games here. Thus, relying on Spain to rack up over 2.5 goals in the final scorecards.
