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October 7, 2020. 9:45 PM. Portugal. Lisbon. José Alvalade Stadium.
Friendly match
Portugal – Spain
Where to look: “Soccer 2”
Injured: Andre Gomes, Joao Mario – Dani Carvajal
COVID-19: José Fonte – Thiago Alcantara
Portugal – Spain: bookmaker odds
The sense of playing useless friendly matches of national teams with empty or almost empty stands on the eve of two much more important games in the Nations League, I personally, sorry, I do not see. Season 2020-21 and that is why it turns out to be unique in terms of compactness and absence of “windows” for players to rest, but here is another additional burden. Also, the number of people infected with coronavirus is growing everywhere. At the same time, the epidemiological situation, it seems, will only get worse.
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Most of the “freight trains” are scheduled for October 7, and the evening program has several very nice posters. One of these status matches will be played in Lisbon at the José Alvalade stadium (local Sporting stadium), where the reigning European champion and winner of the first UEFA Nations League, Portugal, will host his geographical neighbors, the Spanish team.
Fernando Santos’ team confidently started their way into the 2020-21 Nations League in September, after dealing with Croatia at home (4: 1) without any problems, and then calmly dealing with the Swedish national team (2 : 0). Ahead is one of the Portuguese’s two key games in the NL: a trip to Paris to play with the world champions, the French. But before that, the “Celesau” are forced to play with the Spanish.
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It was supposed that “Red Fury” would start the second draw of the League of Nations with a deserved defeat of the German team in Stuttgart, but Luis Enrique’s team was saved in the last seconds of injury time thanks to an offside of Gosens, so Gaia scored a goal from the correct position. Well, after a few days, the Spanish team, without any tension, destroyed the Ukrainian team in Madrid – 4: 0. The Spanish looked better than in the first match of the tournament, but it should also be noted that the Ukrainians did not really resist , which seriously facilitated the task for Luis Enrique’s team.
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Portugal – Spain: indicative alignments
Fernando Santos at the last moment was forced to modify the list of players he had originally chosen. The central defender José Fonte de Lille (the French club, by the way, is also represented by Renato Sánchez) passed a positive test for Covid-19 and went to quarantine. He will be replaced by Granada’s central defender Domingos Duarte. Due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, Napoli side Mario Rui did not reach Selesau’s location, instead of which, allegedly, 30-year-old Nuno Sequeira from Braga was summoned. In addition, the Portuguese team will not help in the October games injured Andre Gomes and João Mario, and there was no place for Valencia winger Gonçal Guedes on the list.
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For the same reason that Rui, Napoli midfielder Fabián Ruiz, who has recently become a main stable player for the Red Fury, was unable to reach the Spanish team’s location. Luis Enrique has the opportunity to call someone to the national team as a replacement for Fabian, but so far in no rush to do so. In addition, newcomer from English “Liverpool” Thiago Alcantara, whose recent coronavirus test has come back positive, is now in quarantine. Well, and a serious loss for the Spanish is the injury of Real Madrid’s right-back Dani Carvajal. The white winger Marco Asensio did not get the necessary conditions, Álvaro Morata was left out of the application and Luis Enrique habitually ignored Koke and Saúl from Atlético. But for the first time, the call to the Spanish team went to Levante midfielder José Campagna, whom Diego Simeone is considering as a candidate to replace the suddenly missing Thomas. We also celebrate the return to the national team of Dani Ceballos, Sergio Canales, former and current Betis Sevilla players, respectively.
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As for the starting lineups, some coaches know what they will be like. Fernando Santos praised Spain at the press conference and spoke of the need to play to win every game. Luis Enrique said something similar, expressed uncertainty about whether Cristiano Ronaldo would play, and for his team he said that those who need him should play now, first of all. I may be wrong, but it is very likely that both coaches will put mostly reservists for a friendly match, and the fights against France and Switzerland will start with completely different squads.
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Well, I don’t exclude many vacancies. For the first time, goalkeeper Ruy Silva, defenders Domingos Duarte, Rubén Semedo and Nuno Sequeira, and Wolverhampton midfielder, the Portuguese Premier League colony, Daniel Podense, can play for Portugal. The Red Furies have three potential rookies: Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon, as well as the aforementioned creative midfielder Levante José Campagna and the robust Adam Traore, who missed September games due to the coronavirus.
List of players of the Portuguese team for matches against Spain, France and Sweden:
goalkeepers: Rui Patricio (Wolverhampton, England), Anthony Lopez (Lyon, France), Rui Silva (Granada, Spain);
defenders: Ruben Dias, Joao Canselo (both – Manchester City, England), Nelson Semedu (Wolverhampton, England), Rafael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Domingos Duarte (Granada, Spain), Ruben Semedu (Olympiacos, Greece), Pepe (Porto ), Nunu Sequeira (Braga);
midfielders: João Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Daniel Podense (all Wolverhampton, England), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, England) Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, England), Danilo Pereira (PSG, France), Renato Sánchez (Lille, France), William Carvalho (Betis, Spain), Rafa Silva (Benfica), Sergio Oliveira (Porto);
forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus, Italy), Joao Felish (Atlético de España), Francisco Trinkau (Barcelona, Spain), Diogo Jota (Liverpool, England), Andre Silva (Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany);
coach: Fernando Santus.
List of players of the Spanish team for matches against Portugal, Switzerland and Ukraine:
goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic), David de Gea (Manchester United, England), Kepa Arrisabalaga (Chelsea, England);
defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), José Luis Gaia (Valencia), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Eric García (Manchester City, England), Sergio Regilon (Tottenham, England), Diego Llorente (Leeds, England);
midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Sergio Canales (Betis), Michel Merino (Real Sociedad), Jose Campagna (Levante), Rodri, Ferran Torres (both Manchester City, England), Dani Sebalos (Arsenal, England), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig , Germany);
forward: Ansu Fati (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Rodrigo Moreno (Leeds, England), Adam Traore (Wolverhampton, England);
coach: Luis Enrique.
Portugal vs Spain: author’s prediction
This will be the fourth friendly match between Portugal and Spain this century. In February 2002, the neighbors drew 1-1 in Barcelona. In September 2003, “Red Fury” defeated “Selesau” in Guimaraes with a score of 3: 0, and in November 2010, the Portuguese took their revenge in Lisbon – 4: 0. I think the next meeting of the equipment in the capital of Portugal will also be productive. Betting on the results of friendly matches is an unpromising idea and therefore I bet on goals and a small number of different cards, because no one will die on the field for the result.
Frequently asked questions
🥇 What time does the game start?
The match will start at 21:45
🥇 What is the best place to bet?
It is best to place a bet on the Parimatch website with odds 1.64
