An unexpected setback against Switzerland at La Romareda left the Spanish team unmistakable on the last day of the League of Nations, when they were waiting for the best possible test before a World Cup in less than two months. A Portugal crushing the Czech Republic at home and that the tie was worth it in order to seal the passage of the League of Nations to its final stage.

Braga Municipal Stadium hosts a real final. The story of two years ago is repeated when Luis Enrique’s team also had to beat Germany in La Cartuja to play the ‘Final Four’. He scored a historic victory against the Germans that night.

But this time he will not be encouraged by the national team fans; Or rather, it will be the opposite. No ticket sales for weeks. Braga’s majestic stadiumAn architectural gem, it will be a pressure cooker with over 30,000 Portuguese on their stands.

As if that weren’t enough, Spain hasn’t won on Portuguese soil for 19 years. It was the day Fernando Torres made his debut for La Roja. On September 6, 2003, the national team defeated Portugal 0-3 at the Alfonso Henriques stadium in Guimaraes, about 15 kilometers from Braga.

After signing against Switzerland, it was, as he admits, the worst halftime since he took over as coach. Luis Enriquecoach meditates, revolutionizing eleven with changes in all his lines and placement Álvaro Morata as centre-forward, after his failed experiment with Marco Asensio as the fake nine. However, the madridista shone because of his will and persistence and fell to the side, gaining options to stay in the starting team.

instant target Restore the defensive hardness that collapsed in Zaragoza. After two games, Switzerland’s two hard-hit moves revealed the colors of a defense that yearned for Aymeric Laporte’s figure, fell from injury and exhibited a lack of strength. Changes will come with Dani Carvajal and José Luis Gayá on the flanks for César Azpilicueta and Jordi Alba, and Diego Llorente for Eric García at the center of the axis.

it’s time to come Rodri with Koke Resurrection with solid options to seat Gaviand Pedri’s opportunity to get rid of his thorns after returning to the national team with the image farthest from the brilliance he was used to and the leadership he always displayed.

And on top of the main innovation, there will be a comeback Álvaro Morata in search of a target, after the minutes run out in La Romareda. He has not scored in his last three games and will take responsibility. It would be commissioned by Marco Asensio and Pablo Sarabia, whom Luis Enrique continues to rely on for big events.

Fewer changes expected in Fernando Santos’ 11 after the team’s exhibition in Prague, where they beat the Czech Republic (0-4). The Portuguese coach will repeat with Ruben Neves in the midfield, behind Bruno Fernandes and William Carvalho. Santos assumes that Spain’s (4-3-3) system will force his team into considerable physical training in midfield, compared to what they found against the Czech Republic, who handed him the ball.

Although he has switched between Rui Patricio and Diogo Costa at the goal so far, Santos can provide continuity to the Porto goalkeeper in the decisive match where he will touch up against Spain: Scorer Diogo will be replaced by Cancelo and Nuno Mendes. Dalot and Mário Rui respectively.

In principle, there will be no further changes, so Joao Felix will start on the bench. Portugal’s offensive line Bernando Silva, Rafael Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Possible cadres:

Portugal: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves, Willian Carvalho; Bernando Silva, Rafael Leo, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spain: Unai Simon; Carvajal, Pau Torres, Diego Llorente, Gaya; Rodri, Koke, Pedri; Marco Asensio, Morata, Sarabia.

Judge: Daniele Orsato (ITA)

Stadium: Municipality of Braga.

Hour: 20:45 peninsula time.