Spain and Portugal are set to begin their preparations for Euro 2020 campaign when they face off in an international friendly on Friday at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano with kickoff at 20:30.
Spain head into the match off the back of two wins including the 3-1 win over Kosovo back in April in a Word Cup qualifying match thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Gerald Moreno. Luis Enrique’s side have been in a good form as they have not lost in any of their last six matches include three wins and three draws with a goal difference of +7 goals in that run.
The La Roja will kickoff their Euro 2020 campaign against Sweden in Seville on June 14, before also taking on Poland and Slovakia in group E and its going to be interesting to see how this major European side shape up after its major stars are no longer available for selection.
Portugal on the other hand haven’t lost in any of their last four games and have not also lost in their last six away matches including their ten-men 3-1 away win against Luxembourg thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Palhinha.
Fernando Santos’ side will open their Euro 2020 Campaign against Hungary in Budapest on June 15, before also taking on France and Germany in the absolutely fascinating group F.
Spain vs Portugal head to head
Spain and Portugal have met eight times since 1984 with Spain winning three times whereas Portugal have won twice and three encounters ended in a draw. Here are their results for their five past encounters.
- Portugal 0-0 Spain Oct 07, 2020
- Portugal 3-3 Spain Jun 15, 2018
- Portugal 2-4 Spain Jun 27, 2012
- Portugal 4-0 Spain Nov 18, 2010
- Spain 1-0 Portugal Jun 29, 2010
Home
- Spain 3-1 Kosovo
- Georgia 1-2 Spain
- Spain 1-1 Greece
- Spain 6-0 Germany
- Switzerland 1-1 Spain
Away
- Luxembourg 1-3 Portugal
- Serbia 2-2 Portugal
- Portugal 1-0 Azerbaijan
- Croatia 2-3 Portugal
- Portugal 0-1 France
Spain team news
Luis Enrique released his squad for Euro 2020 including stars David de Gea, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquests, Pedri, Eric Garcia, Rodri, Ferran Torres featuring potential debuts of Robert Sanchez and Aymeric Larpote. Spain has no reports of any injuries or suspension.
Portugal team news
Fernando Santos is ready with talented squad including Joao Cancelo, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Moutinho, Pepe and Danilo have all been named. However, Man City’s duo Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva could miss the match due to their involvement in the Champions League.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Goals over 1.5
- Correct score 1-1
