Spain vs Lithuania: A depleted Spain faces Lithuania in their last international friendly match before their Euro campaign kicks off.
Match Details:
Teams: Spain vs Lithuania
Venue: Estadio Butarque, Spain
Date: Wednesday 9th June, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-international-friendlies-1500002536
Preview
Spain captain, Sergio Busquets tested positive for Covid after the match against Portugal. Hence, the entire team has gone into isolation to prevent the spread.
The Spanish football federation announced that the under-21 team would play the match against Lithuania representing Spain.
Lithuania, on the other hand lost both their friendly matches against Estonia, Latvia and come into this with clash with no form.
The isolation of all the players was done as the Euros begin soon and the recovery, treatment is mandatory.
Lithuania can get back to winning ways as they have lost all their previous 5 matches.
Form Guide
Spain: WDWWD
Lithuania: LLLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Spain 0-0 Portugal
Latvia 3-1 Lithuania
Where to watch the live streaming of Spain vs Lithuania?
The live stream is available on the link mentioned above while the broadcast is on the Sony Sports Network.
Team News
The full Spanish squad are in isolation; hence the under-21 will represent the national side for this friendly. Lithuania has their injury concerns as well in Paukste, Sirgedas and Getmonas; ruled out.
Spain possible 11:
Fernandez, Mingueza, Guillamon, Cuenca, Cucurella, Zubimendi, Villar, Diaz, Garcia, Gil and Ruiz.
Lithuania possible 11:
Krapikas, Gaspuitis, Girdvainis, Beneta, Mikoliunas, Novikovas, Kazlauskas, Petrivicius, Dapkus, Laukzemis and Dubickas.
Prediction: Spain 1-2 Lithuania
The under-21 Spanish side would look to pose a threat against an out of form Lithuania side.
Lithuania will not take this Spanish outfit as easy opponents and would need to work hard to earn the win.
The visitors should edge this one by the odd goal.