Spain will host Switzerland in both teams last game of this group stage. This will be a no stakes game as both teams future in Nations League is already decided with Spain having secured the number one spot in the group and Switzerland already being relegated to League B.
With 13 points from five games Spain have already topped the group and secured a spot in the quarter finals. Despite having nothing at stake Spain will want to maintain their unbeaten competitive run that stretches back to March 2023. Luis de la Fuente’s team claimed a 2-1 win over Denmark on Friday with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez. Spain’s dominant campaign includes 10 goals scored and just two conceded in the five games so far with victories in their last four matches following an opening draw against Serbia.
Switzerland’s campaign has been very disappointing as they sit bottom of the group with two points ensuring relegation to League B. While recent draws against Denmark and Serbia showed glimpses of improvement Murat Yakin’s side has struggled to perform consistently. The Swiss have only beaten Spain twice but their heavy 4-1 loss in the two teams first meeting of this campaign reveals their struggles. Switzerland will look to finish their campaign on a positive note playing only for honour.
Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal are unavailable. Pablo Barrios has been called up and may debut while Pau Cubarsi, Bryan Gil and Bryan Zaragoza are likely to feature after missing the Denmark match. Alvaro Morata and Nico Williams are expected to return to the starting lineup with in form Samu Omorodion is also set to play.
Murat Yakin is likely to rotate his squad with Dereck Kutesa, Joel Monteiro and Andi Zeqiri in contention to start. Experienced players like Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji are expected to feature while top scorer Breel Embolo might drop to the bench to give others a chance.
Spain possible lineup: Raya; Mingueza, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Ruiz; N Williams, Olmo, Pino; Morata
Switzerland possible lineup: Kobel; Fernandes, Comert, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Monteiro, Amdouni, Kutesa; Zeqiri
