Football News: Spain Aim to Maintain Perfect Euro 2024 Record Against Albania
Spain will be looking to continue their flawless run at Euro 2024 when they face Albania in their final Group B match tonight, with live coverage on talkSPORT 2. The La Roja have been arguably the standout team of the tournament so far, winning both of their games without conceding a goal and already securing their place in the last 16.
Luis de la Fuente’s side are currently top of their group and know that a point will be enough to clinch first place and progress to the knockout stages. However, the Spanish manager is expected to rotate his lineup, which could provide an opportunity for Albania to pull off a major upset and keep their hopes of advancing alive.
Spain’s Lineup Changes and Albania’s Challenge
This Euro 2024 clash will take place on Monday, June 24, with kick-off at the Dusseldorf Arena scheduled for 8pm. talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of the game, with commentary provided by Jim Proudfoot and former England captain Stuart Pearce.
Spain are set to make several changes to their starting lineup after already booking their spot in the last 16. Lamine Yamal, Alvaro Morata, and Fabian Ruiz are likely to drop to the bench, with Mikel Oyarzabal, Joselu, and Dani Olmo among those expected to feature from the start.
As for Albania, Chelsea’s Armando Broja will be hoping to return to the team after Rey Manaj was preferred up front against Italy. Albania’s squad includes players from across Europe, including Serie A, Bundesliga, and La Liga clubs.
Nico Williams, who plays for Athletic Bilbao, is not getting carried away with Spain’s impressive start to the tournament. “We know we are going to play against good teams,” Williams said. “We are going to take it one step at a time as we always do.”
Spain’s Manager Remains Grounded
Spain manager De la Fuente has also remained grounded, acknowledging that his side are the best team in the tournament but stressing the need to stay “happy, calm, and enjoy what they do best – playing football and continuing to grow.”
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