Denmark – Spain: Spain Secure The Next Step (1-2)

In a time when the international break may feel like an inconvenience, Spain smile favorably on the Nations League. The tournament took the camp on the trajectory to glory in the summer and the squad still fight to retain the first piece of silverware for Luis de la Fuente in his post. Thanks to a win, they have put themselves in the best possible place to achieve that outcome.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

A summer of success for Spain at the EUROs has not satiated the nation. After a goalless stalemate with the Serbs at the start of September, three straight victories in the Nations League have wrapped up one of the eight spots in the next phase of the competition. They have already earned ten points and can seal first place in their group with a draw in this outing. That would be a probable outcome: the players have not suffered any defeats in a competitive fixture since their trip to Scotland in 2023.

On the other hand, Denmark's summer signaled the end of an era. Many had heralded the efforts from Kasper Hjulmand in 2021 as his men reached the final four of the EUROs. Subsequent showings have disappointed. A Round of 16 elimination . . .