Nations League
Mar 23, 2025 7.45pm
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HT : 1 0
ET Estadio de Mestalla
  • Mikel Oyarzabal 8' goal
  • Robin Le Normand 53' yellowcard
  • Mikel Oyarzabal 67' goal
  • Lamine Yamal 103' goal
  • Unai Simon 108' yellowcard
  • goal Memphis Depay 54'
  • yellowcard Memphis Depay 60'
  • goal Ian Maatsen 79'
  • goal Xavi Simons 109'

 Spain vs. Netherlands: Predicted La Roja XI for second leg of UEFA Nations League quarter-final

Cubarsi doubt, Huijsen decision: How Spain could line up against Netherlands

Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen is expected to make his full debut for Spain in Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg against the Netherlands.

Huijsen's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with Real Madrid and Liverpool both believed to be determined to sign the 19-year-old during this summer's transfer window.

The centre-back made his Spain debut in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands on Thursday night, featuring off the bench in the latter stages of the first period after Pau Cubarsi was forced off injured.

Cubarsi is carrying an ankle issue which has led to him withdrawing from the squad; Huijsen is set to be the player to benefit, but head coach Luis de la Fuente is otherwise expected to name an unchanged side.

Nico Williams was Spain's star man in the first leg, scoring the opener before playing a major role in his side's second, with Mikel Merino converting in the latter stages to make it 2-2 in Rotterdam.

Dani Olmo is pushing for a spot in the XI, but Lamine Yamal is a certainty to continue down the right, while the captain Alvaro Morata should again feature in the middle of the attack for the European champions.

Spain possible starting lineup: Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, N Williams

> Click here to see how Netherlands could line up against Spain

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Who will win Saturday's Nations League clash between Spain and Netherlands?
Spain 75%
Draw 11%
Netherlands 14%
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