Spain Vs England in Madryt will decide first place in their Nations League group, even though both teams have already booked quarter-final places. England go into the match with a chance to move above Hiszpania, while the hosts remain unbeaten in the group with five wins from five.
That makes the game more about final standings than survival. For Thomas Tuchel and England, the task is simple: win in Madryt and finish above Hiszpania. The hosts, meanwhile, can secure top spot by protecting their perfect group record.
Both teams arrive with momentum
England beat Chorwacja 2-1 in their most recent match, with goals from Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane. That result kept their momentum going and confirmed their place in the quarter-finals before this final group game.
Hiszpania also won their latest outing, beating Czechami 2-0 thanks to goals from Alex Baena and Marc Pubill. That victory extended their strong run in the group and kept them unbeaten through five matches.
The last time Hiszpania lost was in March 2024, when they were beaten by Kolumbia in a friendly. Since then, they have put together six consecutive matches without defeat, underlining how difficult they have been to stop.
Team news and possible returns
There is also the question of who may return to the squads for the match. Among the names in the conversation are Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams, Aymeric Laporte, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence. Jarella Quansaha is also among the players mentioned ahead of the fixture.
For England, the focus will be on whether Tuchel can get another strong attacking performance after the win over Chorwacja. For Hiszpania, the challenge is maintaining control of a group they have dominated from start to finish.
With first place on the line, this is not a knockout game in name, but it carries plenty of weight in the table. England need a win in Madryt to finish above Hiszpania, while the hosts can complete a perfect group stage and stay at the top.
