España Aims for Unbeaten Streak Against Struggling Switzerland in UEFA Nations League

On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Spanish national football team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, is set to face Switzerland in the final match of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25. This encounter, part of the sixth and last matchday of the group phase, will be held at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Spain, known as ‘La Roja,’ enters this match with a strong record, having secured their place in the next round with four victories and one draw, accumulating 13 points and topping Group 4 of League A. Their recent wins against Serbia (3-0) and Denmark (1-2) have solidified their position, and they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in UEFA competitions after winning the Euro 2024 without losing a single game.

In contrast, Switzerland, under the management of Murat Yakin, has had a disappointing campaign, failing to secure a win in five matches and already relegated to League B after a 1-1 draw against Serbia in their last match. The Swiss team will be without key players such as Breel Embolo, Aurele Amenda, and Ardon Jashari due to various reasons including suspension, physical issues, and illness.

The match is scheduled to start at 20:45 local time and will be broadcast live on La 1 of RTVE and online through the RTVEPlay platform. German referee Bastian Dankert has been assigned to officiate the game. Spain is expected to make several changes to their lineup, with potential debuts for Aitor Paredes and Samu Omorodion, and Álex Remiro possibly starting in goal instead of David Raya.

The historical context between the two teams favors Spain, with 18 wins out of 26 meetings. In their previous encounter on September 8, Spain defeated Switzerland 1-4. This final group stage match will be a test of dignity for Switzerland and an opportunity for Spain to reaffirm its dominance as one of the top teams in the competition.