Jun 12, 2024, 06:20 ET
He Saturday June 15Spain plays against Croatia in the debut of both in Euro 2024. The match can be seen live on Star+ (for South America) at 13.00 (ARG, URU), 12.00 (CHI) and 11.00 (COL, PER, ECU).
Why is this Eurocup duel important?
It will be the start of Group B for two teams that intend to go for the biggest prize: Spain, full of talented young people who will seek their own change of skin towards a relevant objective, and Croatia, with experienced figures who always manage to make way for themselves at the request defining international tournaments.
Players to follow in Spain vs. Croatia
Luis de la Fuente’s team will have, in its eleven, two young luxury wingers: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. They are joined by Unai Simón in goal, Rodri as a catalyst in the midfield alongside Pedri, the talent of Dani Olmo and the reference in attack called Álvaro Morata.
On the Croatian side, a player to watch is young Martin Baturina. Among the experienced ones is, of course, Luka Modric in midfield, along with Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic. In defense, the “different” one is Josko Gvardiol, Manchester City star.
Dominik Livakovic will be the goalkeeper for the team led by Zlatko Dalic.
This is how the teams arrive
Spain has just beaten Northern Ireland 5-1 in its last friendly, while Croatia defeated Portugal 2-1.
The last precedent
They played against each other for the last time on June 18, 2023 in the final of the UEFA Nations League, with the Fury winning on penalties after drawing 0-0 in regular time.
When they play: date, time and live TV
The match between Germany and Scotland will be played on Saturday June 15, from the 13.00 (ARG, URU), 12.00 (CHI) and 11.00 (COL, PER, ECU). It can be seen live on Star+ (for South America)
