Football review Albania vs Spain: Difference in class

Five days after their resounding 3-0 win over Croatia, Spain continued their impressive form, overcoming defending champions Italy thanks to an own goal from centre-back Calafiori.

Winning all 6 points, scoring 4 goals and not conceding a single goal, Spain gently reminded fans that they are the serious candidate for the Euro 2024 championship, not England, Italy or France.

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Furthermore, with the certainty of topping Group B, Coach De la Fuente's team only has to face one of the third-placed teams with the best record from Groups A, D, E or F in the round of 16.

At the pre-match press conference, the Spanish coach confirmed that the starting lineup against Albania will not be the strongest. Rodri is definitely absent due to suspension. Pedri, Nico Williams, Carvajal or Yamal may be rested.

However, La Roja is still aiming for a third consecutive victory, because with a quality squad of reserve players, they continue to be rated higher than their opponents.

Albania survived Croatia in the 95th minute, when Gjasula scored to make up for his mistake and equalize 2-2. Without that precious equalizer, Sylvinho and his team would have had to pack up and prepare to return home early.

Currently third in Group C with one point and a better goal difference than Croatia, Albania can climb to second place if they beat Spain, and Croatia beat Italy by no more than two goals in the same match.

www_thesun_co_uk TM GROUP B Albania vs Spain_OP 1.jpg — Albania will fight with spirit and determination

The scenario is unlikely to happen, but Albania fans have the right to dream before the ball rolls.

Under the coaching hand of former player Sylvinho, Albania demonstrated fiery football, sharp counter-attacks and was fearless against any team.

Although rated lower in terms of expertise, Albania will fight with the highest spirit, dedicating to the audience an eye-catching match against Spain.

Force information

Albania: Daku is absent due to suspension from UEFA.

Spain: Rodri is suspended. Coach La Fuente is expected to keep key players on the bench.

Expected lineup

Albania : Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani; Asani, Laci, Bajrami; Manaj.

Spain: Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Zubimendi, Baena; Torres, Joselu, Oyarzabal.

Match odds: Spain handicap 1 1/4 (1 1/4: 0)

Goal ratio: 2 3/4

Prediction: Spain win 2-1

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