Spain Hosts Switzerland in UEFA Nations League Group Phase Finale

On Monday, November 18, Spain will host Switzerland in the final matchup of the group phase of the UEFA Nations League. The match is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez Lopez in Tenerife, Spain, with a kickoff time of 2:45 PM ET.

Spain, under the management of Luis de la Fuente, has had a stellar group phase, securing four wins and one draw in their five opening games. This performance has already guaranteed them the top spot in Group 4 of League A. In contrast, Switzerland has had a disappointing campaign, sitting at the bottom of the group with no wins, two draws, and three defeats, which has confirmed their relegation to League B.

The Spanish squad is expected to undergo several rotations due to injuries and player releases. AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata is anticipated to start in the attack, alongside Dani Olmo and Nico Williams. The possible starting lineup for Spain includes Raya; Mingueza, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Ruiz; Nico Williams, Olmo, Pino; Morata.

Switzerland, managed by Murat Yakin, aims to improve their performance despite their poor campaign. They are expected to field a solid starting lineup, which could include Kobel; Fernandes, Comert, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Monteiro, Amdouni, Kutesa; Zeqiri.

Predictions favor Spain to win the match comfortably, with many analysts expecting a 2-0 victory for the hosts. Despite the rotations and injuries, Spain’s backup players are of high quality, making them a formidable opponent against an out-of-form Switzerland.