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Netherlands

Nathan Ake and Denzel Dumfries are both injured, so Jorrel Hato and Jurrien Timber are expected to start at left and right-back, respectively, though Jeremie Frimpong is an option for the latter role.
Frenkie de Jong is set to start alongside Tijjani Reijnders at the base of the midfield following Ryan Gravenberch's withdrawal, with Justin Kluivert set for the number 10 role.
Memphis Depay will also lead the charge for the Oranje, Ronald Koeman has confirmed.
Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal returns from a ban having sat out the 3-2 win over Switzerland in November.
Marc Casado and Inigo Martinez are both missing for Spain, with Dean Huijsen called up to deputise for the latter.
Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Grimaldo are battling to start at left-back on Thursday.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+3'

Goal! Mikel Merino (Spain) fires the rebound into the middle of the goal after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 2:2.
90+3'

Nico Williams (Spain) zig-zags his way into the box and fails to direct a shot inside the right post as the goalkeeper pulls off a miraculous stop.
90+1'

Ronald Koeman has decided to make a change. Mats Wieffer (Netherlands) replaces Tijjani Reijnders.
90+1'

Spain failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
90

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
89'

That was a nice football moment. Dean Huijsen (Spain) receives an amazing defence-splitting low pass on the edge of the box and blasts the ball towards the left post. Bart Verbruggen guesses his intention and dives superbly to deny him with a remarkable save!
86'

Nico Williams (Spain) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
84'

Here is a change. Fabian Ruiz is going off and Luis de la Fuente gives the last tactical orders to Mikel Merino (Spain).
84'

Memphis Depay will be replaced by Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands).
81'

Jorrel Hato (Netherlands) makes an ugly challenge on his opponent and receives a red card from the referee!
79'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) was quite harsh and Glenn Nyberg didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
79'

Netherlands can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
78'

A terrific piece of skill by Xavi Simons (Netherlands) inside the box gives him a clear goal scoring opportunity, but his shot is blocked right on the line by a defender after the keeper was beaten. The ball goes out for a corner. Netherlands can continue in their attacking effort.
73'

Ronald Koeman decides to make a substitution. Justin Kluivert will be replaced by Xavi Simons (Netherlands).
73'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Frenkie de Jong departs the field of play to be replaced by Teun Koopmeiners (Netherlands).
72'

Ayoze Perez (Spain) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Glenn Nyberg had an easy-decision to make.
72'

Spain take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
72'

Martin Zubimendi (Spain) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players. The ball goes out of play. Spain are awarded a corner kick.
72'

Dani Olmo (Spain) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
66'

Substitution. Ayoze Perez (Spain) on for Alvaro Morata.
66'

Luis de la Fuente has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) replacing Lamine Yamal.
66'

Today's match ends for Pedri who will be replaced by Dani Olmo (Spain).
66'

A clumsy foul by Martin Zubimendi (Spain) and Glenn Nyberg blows his whistle. That's a free kick to Netherlands.
65'

Nico Williams (Spain) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
64'

A great run by Lamine Yamal (Spain) gets him into the box, but his powerful shot is bravely blocked by a defender. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Spain.
61'

Dean Huijsen (Spain) has tested the patience of referee Glenn Nyberg and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
57'

A cross from the free kick is whipped in by Nico Williams (Spain), but one of the defenders steps in and averts the threat.
56'

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) brings an opponent down and Glenn Nyberg interrupts the game. Spain earn a free kick.
55'

A quickly taken corner by Spain.
55'

Pedro Porro (Spain) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety. The referee signals a corner kick to Spain.
53'

Fabian Ruiz (Spain) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
51'

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands) receives a quality pass and unleashes a rocket of a shot from distance, but his amazing effort goes just over the crossbar. The goalkeeper probably wouldn't have saved this one. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Spain.
48'

Glenn Nyberg couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Jorrel Hato (Netherlands) and blew his whistle. Spain have a free kick.
46'

It's 2:1! Jeremie Frimpong feeds Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands) inside the box, who is unmarked and buries the ball in the bottom left corner.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+3'

The match has reached half-time.
45+1'

Lamine Yamal (Spain) takes the free kick and unleashes a strong shot from the edge of the box. Unfortunately for him, the ball curls inches over the crossbar. What a squandered chance!
45+1'

Glenn Nyberg shows a yellow card to Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) for his blatant foul.
45

2 additional min. will be played.
42'

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands) blows a good opportunity to score. Without hesitation he fires in a shot from mid range, but the ball crashes against the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Spain.
41'

Jorrel Hato (Netherlands) creates himself some space inside the goalmouth and connects with the free kick. His accurate header would have probably ended up in the bottom left corner, but Unai Simon pulls off a superb reflex save to thwart him.
41'

Luis de la Fuente is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Pau Cubarsi suffers an injury and Dean Huijsen (Spain) comes on.
40'

The game is interrupted now, Pau Cubarsi (Spain) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
36'

A neat pass is well received by Memphis Depay (Netherlands), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the right post, but the goalkeeper makes an incredible diving save to block his shot.
35'

Martin Zubimendi (Spain) was presented with a great chance after a cross found him all alone in the box, but his effort towards the bottom left corner lacked pace and was comfortably saved by Bart Verbruggen.
34'

Spain take a quick free kick with a short pass and play continues.
34'

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Glenn Nyberg signals. A free kick is awarded to Spain.
30'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision! It's a free kick to Spain, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
28'

Justin Kluivert feeds the ball through to Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), who picks up the pass inside the box and quickly sends it into the bottom left corner! The goalkeeper was helpless. 1:1!
26'

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle. Spain are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
25'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Glenn Nyberg saw the whole situation. Spain win a free kick.
25'

Netherlands seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
21'

The ball rebounds to Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) inside the box after a goalmouth scramble, but he whips the ball high over bar. The ball goes out of play and Spain will have a goal kick.
21'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Netherlands comes to nothing.
20'

Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands) produces a killer pass onto Memphis Depay, who loses the ball to one of the defenders.
19'

Alvaro Morata (Spain) jumps for a cross in the goal area and produces a fine header which goes narrowly wide of the left post! What a huge opportunity! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Netherlands.
17'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
12'

Wonderful movement by Spain. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
9'

Goal! Pedri manages to prod the ball to Nico Williams (Spain) after a melee inside the box, and he needs no second invitation to slot the ball into the bottom left corner. 0:1.
6'

Martin Zubimendi (Spain) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Netherlands are awarded a free kick.
5'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Glenn Nyberg stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning. Spain are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
1'

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. It's a free kick to Spain, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Netherlands will have the kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Glenn Nyberg.

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