The match between Spain and Saudi Arabia begins at 11 a.m. in Guatemala and is key for both teams, who arrive with a point after drawing in their debut.
Spain, current European champion and one of the favorites for the title, seeks to rediscover its best version after the goalless draw against Cape Verde on the first date. Coach Luis de la Fuente pointed out that his team generated numerous chances, but lacked effectiveness in finishing, so he expects better offensive production against an orderly Saudi Arabia.
La Roja has top-level figures such as Rodri, winner of the Ballon d’Or; Pedri; Nico Williams; Lamine Yamal, one of the great emerging figures of the tournament; and Álvaro Morata as an offensive reference. Spain usually dominates possession and positional play, but needs to transform that control into goals to take the lead in the group.
Saudi Arabia, led by Italian Roberto Mancini, surprised in its debut by drawing 1-1 with Uruguay. The Saudis took the lead with a goal from Ali Al-Amri and sustained the result thanks to solid defense and quick counterattacks led by Salem Al-Dawsari. The Asian team tries to repeat that intensity to score points and complicate the path of the Europeans.
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