International Friendlies
Mar 5, 2014 9.00pm
1
0
HT : 0 0
FT
  • Pedro 63' goal
  • yellowcard Domenico Criscito 43'
  • yellowcard Mattia Destro 75'

Team News: Diego Costa makes Spain debut against Italy

Costa makes Spain debut

Diego Costa will make his second international debut when he lines up for Spain in their international friendly against Italy tonight.

The Atletico Madrid striker has previously played for Brazil, also making his debut for them against Italy, but switched allegiances to represent Spain.

He leads the attack as Vicente del Bosque names an impressive starting XI to face the Azzurri.

Meanwhile, Dani Osvaldo leads the attack for the visitors alongside Alessio Cerci.

The Italians are missing Mario Balotelli through injury, while Daniele de Rossi has been left out of the squad because of a disciplinary matter.

Spain: Casillas; Azpilicueta, Javi Martniez, Ramos, Alba; Busquets, Thiago; Pedro, Cesc, Iniesta; Diego Costa Subs: Reina, Valdes, Albiol, Juanfran, Koke, Xavi, Alonso, Cazorla, Silva, Navas, Negredo

Italy: Subs: Buffon, Maggio, Paletta, Barzagli, Criscito, Marchisio, Motta, Montolivo, Candreva, Cerci, Osvaldo Subs: Sirigu, Perin, Chiellini, Abate, De Sciglio, Bonucci, Astori, Insigne, Verratti, Pirlo, Giaccherini, Parolo, Gildarino, Destro, Immobile

Join us for live text coverage of the match on Sports Mole.

Author photo

Written by

Share this article:
Subscribe to our newsletter

Get FREE daily news and in-depth previews for games from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football — straight to your inbox.

Subscribe