Spain and Italy Face Off in Nations League Semi-Final
Spain and Italy will go head-to-head in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday, October 7th, at 7:45 pm. The winner of this match will advance to the final against Croatia on Sunday, October 10th.
Spain is entering a new era under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente, who replaced Luis Enrique after their last 16 penalty shootout elimination at the World Cup by Morocco. La Roja will be looking to start their new era with a bang and secure a spot in the Nations League final.
Italy, on the other hand, suffered further embarrassment after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and losing their opening EURO 2024 qualifier to England. However, Gli Azzurri will be out for revenge when they take on Spain, who ended their world-record 37-game unbeaten run in 2021.
Lineups
Spain’s starting XI includes Simon, Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba, Rodri, Merino, Gavi, Pino, Rodrigo, and Morata. Their substitutes are Kepa, Raya, Carvajal, Nacho, Zubimendi, Ruiz, Asensio, Canales, Fati, Garcia, Joselu, and Olmo.
Italy’s starting XI includes Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Toloi, Bonucci, Acerbi, Frattesi, Jorginho, Barella, Zaniolo, Spinazzola, and Immobile. Their substitutes are Meret, Vicario, Dimarco, Darmian, Verratti, Retegui, Pellegrini, Chiesa, Cristante, Gnonto, Raspadori, and Buongiorno.
How to Watch
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Headings
1. Spain and Italy Face Off in Nations League Semi-Final
2. Spain Enters a New Era Under Luis de la Fuente
3. Italy Seeks Revenge Against Spain
4. Lineups for the Match
5. How to Watch the Match
Conclusion
The Nations League semi-final between Spain and Italy promises to be an exciting match as both teams look to secure a spot in the final against Croatia. Spain is entering a new era under Luis de la Fuente, while Italy is seeking revenge after their world-record unbeaten run was ended by Spain in 2021. Fans can tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 to catch all the action live.