Can Denmark beat Spain after 31 years?
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 15.11.24. | 15:20
The Danes managed to triumph against tonight's rivals only once in their 15 duels, back in March 1993
March 31, 1993, does not have a special place in the Danish football fans' memories, but today, they'll all remember that date, World Cup qualifiers, and Flemming Povlsen's winner, as that was the only time they managed to beat Spain. They've met on 15 occasions, and the Danes noted a draw, a defeat after extra time and 12 losses, apart from the aforementioned victory.
A month ago in Murcia, the Spaniards barely broke the deadlock 11 minutes before the end through Martin Zubimendi for a 1-0 triumph. Tonight (22.45), they'll be without Lamine Yamal and Pau Torres, but the captain Alvaro Morata and the experienced midfielder Fabian Ruiz will be at Luis de la Fuente's disposal despite recent injury issues.
🥶 We can confirm that what they say is true.
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As for the new names, the Spanish tactician included a couple of youngsters, Barcelona's Marc Casado and Porto's Samu Omorodion in the squad, while Pau Cubarsi of Barca, Osasuna's Bryan Zaragoza, and Bryan Gil of Girona were crossed out and won't make an appearance in Copenhagen. The offensive threats, Dani Olmo - who'll wear #10 - and Nico Williams, are there, as well as Pedri and the two "dangers from the flanks" - Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella.
Even an eventual draw would secure the top spot for La Furia, which had already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Denmark currently sit in second position, followed by Serbia (three points behind) and winless Switzerland with only one point.
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE - GROUP STAGE
Division A
Thursday
Belgium - Italy 0-1 (0-1)
/Tonali 11/
France - Israel 0-0
Friday
22.45: (4.70) Denmark (3.50) Spain (1.80)
22.45: (1.27) Portugal (5.90) Poland (10.5)
22.45: (3.40) Scotland (3.40) Croatia (2.15)
22.45: (1.85) Switzerland (3.60) Serbia (4.80)
Saturday
22.45: (1.15) Germany (8.00) B&H (16.0)
22.45: (1.40) Netherlands (4.70) Hungary (8.00)
Sunday
22.45: (3.40) Italy (3.35) France (2.30)
Division B
Thursday
Kazakhstan - Austria 0-2 (0-2)
/Baumgartner 15, Gregoritsch 25/
Greece - England 0-3 (0-1)
/Watkins 7, Vlachodimos 78 og, Jones 83/
R.Ireland - Finland 1-0 (1-0)
/Ferguson 45/
Slovenia - Norway 1-4 (1-2)
/Sesko 21 pen - Nusa 4, 59, Haaland 45, Hauge 82/
Saturday
20.00: (2.50) Georgia (3.25) Ukraine (2.90)
20.00: (2.50) Montenegro (3.25) Iceland (2.90)
20.00: (1.77) Turkey (3.50) Wales (4.90)
22.45: (3.20) Albania (3.30) Czech R. (2.30)
Sunday
20.00: (1.22) England (6.25) R.Ireland (14.0)
***odds are subject to change***
