LIVE BLOG: Spain vs Croatia | UEFA Nations League
The World Champions, fresh off their victory over England, are gearing up for another blockbuster showdown, this time against Luka Modrić’s Croatia and the rest of the Balkan side’s star-studded lineup.
The starting lineups are in! Both Spain and Croatia have announced their starting XIs ahead of this highly anticipated Nations League showdown.
MATCH PREVIEW
Spain vs Croatia Set for One of the Most Anticipated Clashes of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League
Spain and Croatia face off this Tuesday, September 29, in the second round of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The match will be played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, with both national teams looking to maintain their perfect starts in Group A3.
WORLD CHAMPIONS SPAIN LOOK TO REPEAT WEMBLEY SUCCESS
The team coached by Luis de la Fuente enters the match with three points after beating England 2-1 in London, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the decisive goal. Now, La Roja will play their first home match of this Nations League campaign, aiming to gain an early advantage in the battle for the top spot.
THE VATRENI ARRIVE WITH MODRIĆ AS THEIR KEY FIGURE
Croatia also opened the competition with a victory, defeating Czechia 2-1 in Prague. Luka Modrić opened the scoring, while Marco Pašalić netted the winning goal. Ivan Perišić also played a key role, providing the decisive assist.
A MATCHUP WITH RECENT HISTORY
The Spain vs. Croatia clash brings back memories of the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, when Spain lifted the trophy after beating Croatia on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Rotterdam.
Tuesday's match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m. CET and could see one of the two teams move clear at the top of Group A3.
KEY STORYLINES FOR SPAIN VS. CROATIA
- SPAIN LOOK TO MAKE HOME ADVANTAGE COUNT: La Roja, led by Luis de la Fuente, arrive with three points after their 2-1 victory over England at Wembley. Another win would strengthen Spain's position in the Group A3 standings.
- MODRIĆ REMAINS CROATIA'S LEADER: Luka Modrić heads into the match as one of Croatia's most influential players after scoring in the 2-1 win over Czechia. His experience will be one of the major storylines to watch against Spain.
- THREE CRUCIAL POINTS AT STAKE: Both teams began the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League with victories and currently have three points. The result at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán could have a major impact on the battle for first place in Group A3.
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