Croatia vs Spain will play at Euro 2020, in round of 16 on Parken Stadium, Monday, 28 June 2021 at 17:00 (GMT+1). This is one of the greatest match from this phase of Euro 2020. We expect to see at least 2-3 goals from these teams.
Croatia vs Spain Match Preview
Croatia vs Spain is playing for the 3rd time in a row at the European Championship, but it is the first time that the confrontation takes place in the eliminatory phases. At Euro 2012, Spain won 1-0, while at Euro 2016, Croatia took revenge and won 2-1.
Croatia:
Croatia is a finalist in the 2018 World Cup, where it was defeated in the final by France. In the three matches of the Euro 2020 groups, Croatia did not show a very good form even if it qualified from the 2nd place, in a group with England, the Czech Republic and Scotland. The 3-1 victory with Scotland was the best match made by Croatia at Euro 2020.
Spain:
On the other hand, Spain is no longer in shape ten years ago when they managed to win the European Championship twice and the World Championship once. In groups, Spain did not lose in the three games, registering two draws but also the clearest victory from Euro 2020 in the group stage at least, 5-0 with Slovakia.
Croatia vs Spain statistics and possible teams
The last two direct clashes between Croatia and Spain took place in the UEFA Nations League. In the round, Spain managed the most categorical victory against Croatia score 6-0, and in return Croatia got its revenge at the end of a spectacular match, score 3-2.
Croatia squad for Euro 2020
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Dinamo Zagreb), Lovre Kalinić (Hajduk Split), Simon Sluga (Luton)
Defenders: Borna Barišić (Rangers), Domagoj Bradarić (LOSC Lille), Duje Ćaleta-Car (Marseille), Joško Gvardiol (Leipzig), Josip Juranović (Legia Warszawa), Dejan Lovren (Zenit), Mile Škorić (Osijek), Domagoj Vida (Beşiktaş), Šime Vrsaljko (Atlético Madrid)
Midfielders: Mateo Kovačić (Chelsea), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Marcelo Brozović (Inter Milan), Milan Badelj (Genoa), Nikola Vlašić (CSKA Moskva), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Ivan Perišić (Inter Milan), Mislav Oršić (Dinamo Zagreb), Luka Ivanušec (Dinamo Zagreb)
Forwards: Josip Brekalo (Wolfsburg), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Bruno Petković (Dinamo Zagreb), Ante Rebić (AC Milan)
Spain squad for Euro 2020
Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Unai Simón (Athletic), Robert Sánchez (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: José Gayà (Valencia), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Eric García (Manchester City), Diego Llorente (Leeds United), César Azpilicueta (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Thiago Alcántara (Liverpool), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Koke (Atlético), Marcos Llorente (Atlético), Dani Olmo (Leipzig), Rodri (Manchester City), Fabián Ruiz (Napoli), Pablo Sarabia (Paris), Ferran Torres (Manchester City), Adama Traoré (Wolves)
Forwards: Álvaro Morata (Juventus), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Pedri (Barcelona)
* Possible prediction: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* This preview is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform yourself, about all details of this game!