Spain Begins UEFA Nations League Defense Against Serbia

Spain initiated their title defense in the UEFA Nations League with a match against Serbia at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade on September 5, 2024. This encounter marks the beginning of a new campaign for La Roja, who recently emerged victorious in Euro 2024.

The match is significant as it is only the second time these two nations have faced each other, the previous encounter taking place in 2012, which resulted in a 2-0 win for Spain.

Spain’s lineup boasts eight players from their Euro 2024 final victory over England, including notable names like Unai Simon and Rodri. However, Alvaro Morata, who is currently injured, is absent from the squad.

Meanwhile, Serbia’s roster is notably missing key players such as Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, impacting their competitive edge against the reigning champions.

As the first match of a challenging group that also includes Denmark and Switzerland, both teams are eager to secure a strong start to the competition.