SPAIN are taking on Germany tonight in the stand-out group stage clash of the World Cup 2022!
La Roja can seal their path to the last-16 with a win, and leave Germany hanging for dear life at the bottom of Group E.
Spain were in sublime form as they stuck SEVEN goals past Costa Rica in their first game.
Though Costa Rica's subsequent win over Japan earlier today has left the group wide open.
- Kick-off: 7pm UK time
- TV channel: BBC One
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer
- Spain XI: Team news to follow...
- Germany XI: Team news to follow...
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Players touch down
There is just under an hour before this heavyweight clash gets underway.
The players have arrived for a quick pitch inspection ahead of kick-off.
And the fans look right up for this one!
Head-to-head
All eyes will be drawn to the teenage wonder-kids in today’s contest.
Barcelona star Gavi became the youngest World Cup goal scorer since Pele in 1958 after his second half strike against Costa Rica.
He will share the stage with Bayern Munich prodigy Jamal Musiala who has lit up the Bundelsiga this season, scoring nine goals from midfield.
Who will come out on top this afternoon?
No Havertz in Germany line-up
Hansi Flick makes two changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Japan.
The big news is that Kai Kavertz has been dropped, with no recognised striker taking his place.
Gundogan has been brought into the midfield whilst Kehrer replaces Schlotterbeck in the heart of defence.
Neuer, Raum, Rudiger, Kehrer, Sule, Kimmich, Goretzka, Gundogan, Gnabry, Musiala, Muller
Spain XI
Luis Enrique makes just one change from the side that prevailed 7-0 over Costa Rica.
Dani Carvajal comes in for Azpilicueta at right-back.
It is thought that Olmo will occupy that false nine position with Asensio shifting to the wing.
Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Alba, Busquets, Gavi, Pedri, Torres, Asensio, Olmo
Good afternoon from Qatar!
Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of this evening’s blockbuster clash between Spain and Germany.
It almost feels too early for these two European giants to face off. But fans have had their eyes on this fixture since the groups were announced.
Spain will come into this one as favourites after recording their biggest ever World Cup victory, thrashing Costa Rica 7-0.
Luis Enrique’s free-scoring team may strike fear into a Germany side who were stunned 2-1 by Japan in their opening game.
The pressure is on Hansi Flick, and he will know that three points are a must this evening, if they are to turn their dire start around and challenge for top spot.
Their last meeting came in a 2020 Nations League clash which saw Spain thump Germany 6-0, sending shockwaves around the globe. Will it be redemption day in Qatar?
The mouth-watering contest is scheduled for 19:00 at the Al Bayt Stadium and we will bring you the team news shortly.
