Match Previews
World Cup 2018
Round Group B
Spain
Last updated: Mon 25 June 2018 08:47Spain do not have any suspensions for this final group match. They have two injury concerns, with Pepe Reina and Nacho Monreal both doubtful.
Spain top Group B following a 3-3 draw with Portugal and a 1-0 win over Iran. Their lead is very slim, however, as they are only ahead of Portugal because of the fair play ranking, as they have one yellow card fewer.
The World Cup campaign has so far been positive for Spain, considering the turmoil they'd gone through in the days before the tournament, with coach Julen Lopetegui sacked after accepting the Real Madrid job. Sporting director Fernando Hierro was made coach and has kept the show on the road.
For this match against already-eliminated Morocco, Spain do not have any suspensions.
Backup goalkeeper Pepe Reina is a doubt with a minor neck injury.
Backup defender Nacho Monreal is a doubt with a digestive issue.
Starting right-back Dani Carvajal made his return from injury in the Iran match. He looked a little below full fitness, but should be closer to 100% by the time of this clash with Morocco.
The battle against Portugal to top the group could come down to goal difference, so Spain could look to put up a large margin of victory if they find themselves ahead in this match.
Morocco
Last updated: Mon 25 June 2018 08:51Already-eliminated Morocco do not have any suspensions for this match. Backup midfielder Youssef Aït Bennasser is out injured, while Nordin Amrabat is a doubt.
Morocco have lost both of their World Cup matches so far by 1-0 scorelines, first of all losing against Iran and then falling to defeat against Portugal. This means that they are already eliminated, no matter what they do against Spain.
Despite these two defeats, Morocco have actually played well so far in this World Cup and they were slightly unfortunate to lose both those fixtures.
For this match, there are no Morocco players due to serve a suspension.
Backup midfielder Youssef Aït Bennasser has been ruled out of this match with a knee injury.
Winger Nordin Amrabat is a doubt due to a concussion picked up in the first game. He was able to return for the second game and was one of the team's best players, but is once again doubtful.
Morocco have a lot of players who are playing in secondary positions, especially at full-back, where natural right winger Nabil Dirar will play at right-back and where natural right-back Achraf Hakimi plays left-back.
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4-2-3-1 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. De Gea | |||
| D. Carvajal | |||
| G. Pique | |||
| S. Ramos | |||
| J. Alba | |||
| J. Merodio (Koke) | |||
| S. Busquets | |||
| D. Silva | |||
| F. Suarez (Isco) | |||
| A. Iniesta | |||
| D. Costa |
4-2-3-1 Previous Line Ups
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munir M. | |||
| N. Dirar | |||
| M. Benatia | |||
| R. Saiss | |||
| A. Hakimi | |||
| M. Boussoufa | |||
| K. Al Ahmadi | |||
| A. Harit | |||
| Y. Belhanda | |||
| H. Ziyech | |||
| A. El Kaabi |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kepa A. | |||
| C. Azpilicueta | |||
| A. Odriozola | |||
| Nacho | |||
| M. Asensio | |||
| T. Alcantara | |||
| S. Niguez | |||
| R. Moreno | |||
| I. Aspas | |||
| L. Vazquez |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reda Tagnaouti | |||
| Y. Bounou | |||
| Manuel D.C. | |||
| H. Mendyl | |||
| F. Fajr | |||
| M. Carcela | |||
| S. Amrabat | |||
| A. Bouhaddouz | |||
| K. Boutaib | |||
| Y. En-Nesyri |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. De Gea | |||
| D. Carvajal | |||
| G. Pique | |||
| S. Ramos | |||
| J. Alba | |||
| J. Merodio (Koke) | |||
| S. Busquets | |||
| D. Silva | |||
| F. Suarez (Isco) | |||
| A. Iniesta | |||
| D. Costa |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kepa A. | |||
| C. Azpilicueta | |||
| A. Odriozola | |||
| Nacho | |||
| M. Asensio | |||
| T. Alcantara | |||
| S. Niguez | |||
| R. Moreno | |||
| I. Aspas | |||
| L. Vazquez |
Morocco
Last updated: Mon 25 June 2018 08:51Already-eliminated Morocco do not have any suspensions for this match. Backup midfielder Youssef Aït Bennasser is out injured, while Nordin Amrabat is a doubt.
Morocco have lost both of their World Cup matches so far by 1-0 scorelines, first of all losing against Iran and then falling to defeat against Portugal. This means that they are already eliminated, no matter what they do against Spain.
Despite these two defeats, Morocco have actually played well so far in this World Cup and they were slightly unfortunate to lose both those fixtures.
For this match, there are no Morocco players due to serve a suspension.
Backup midfielder Youssef Aït Bennasser has been ruled out of this match with a knee injury.
Winger Nordin Amrabat is a doubt due to a concussion picked up in the first game. He was able to return for the second game and was one of the team's best players, but is once again doubtful.
Morocco have a lot of players who are playing in secondary positions, especially at full-back, where natural right winger Nabil Dirar will play at right-back and where natural right-back Achraf Hakimi plays left-back.
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munir M. | |||
| N. Dirar | |||
| M. Benatia | |||
| R. Saiss | |||
| A. Hakimi | |||
| M. Boussoufa | |||
| K. Al Ahmadi | |||
| A. Harit | |||
| Y. Belhanda | |||
| H. Ziyech | |||
| A. El Kaabi |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reda Tagnaouti | |||
| Y. Bounou | |||
| Manuel D.C. | |||
| H. Mendyl | |||
| F. Fajr | |||
| M. Carcela | |||
| S. Amrabat | |||
| A. Bouhaddouz | |||
| K. Boutaib | |||
| Y. En-Nesyri |