Spain Set to Face Switzerland as Nations League Campaign Concludes

Spain will conclude their UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday evening, November 18, 2024, as they face Switzerland at the Estadio Olimpico de Sevilla. The reigning champions have already secured their place in the quarter-finals, while Switzerland faces relegation to League B after a disappointing run left them in fourth place with just two points.

Spain enters the match having secured 13 points from five matches in Group 4 of League A. Their recent victory against Denmark, achieved through goals from Álvaro Morata and Nico Williams, further strengthened their lead. However, head coach Luis de la Fuente is anticipated to make wholesale changes to the lineup.

The Spanish squad will be without Oyarzabal due to suspension, but Atlético Madrid’s young midfielder Pablo Barrios has been called up and may make his debut. Alvaro Morata and Nico Williams are expected to feature, alongside several other players who were rested recently.

On the other side, Switzerland’s campaign has been less fruitful, with the team failing to secure a victory in several recent matches. Head coach Murat Yakin is set to make changes as he seeks a positive end to the campaign. Noteworthy squad members like Xhaka and Freuler are expected to participate as the Swiss aim for improvement after a challenging series of matches.

Spain’s form in the Nations League has been robust; they are reigning champions and recently clinched the Euro 2024 title after defeating England in the final. The team has not lost a competitive match since March 2023.

Switzerland, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain form, with their last victory in official competitions being a win over Italy in the European Championship. As they prepare for Monday’s match, they aim to draw on previous successes against Spain, although history shows only two wins against them, the most recent being in the 2022-23 Nations League.

The match is scheduled to take place at 7.45pm UK time, with a high-caliber Spanish side expected to challenge the struggling Swiss team.