The Netherlands, led by Ronald Koeman, will play against Spain in Valencia for the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after their first leg ended in a 2-2 draw. The winner of this match will proceed to the semifinals in June to face the winner of the Croatia vs. France game. Following their semifinal exit against England at Euro 2024, the Dutch team is now set to compete against the victor of the most recent major European tournament. Spain`s squad includes rising star winger Lamine Yamal.
Lamine Yamal is anticipated to earn his 19th cap for the Spanish national team, playing alongside Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata. Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza are unavailable for selection by coach Luis de la Fuente due to injuries. The Netherlands will be without Denzel Dumfries of Inter and Jerdy Schouten, both withdrawing from the training camp due to injuries. Additionally, Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and Quinten Timber of Feyenoord were not included in Koeman`s squad.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, Mar. 23
- Location: Estadio Mestalla — Valencia, Spain
- Odds: Spain -155; Draw +310; Netherlands +375
Projected Starting Lineups
Possible Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Huijsen, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Possible Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Frimpong, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Geertruida; Reijnders, F de Jong; Simons, Kluivert, Gakpo; Memphis.
Match Prediction
Spain is favored to win this second leg match after a draw in Rotterdam in the first leg. Prediction: Spain 2, Netherlands 1.
Dominic Ashworth