Two strings one | European Youth Championship: Spain U21 vs England U21 The defending champion stopped here?

Saturday 020 European Youth Championship Spain U21 vs England U21

European Youth Championship semi-semi-finals, the first in Group A Spain U21 vs Group B England U21.

Spanish U21 won 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, the team scored 6 goals and conceded 4 goals, leading Italy with the same 7 points with the advantage of the number of goals, thus qualifying as the first in the group, avoiding the German U21, which won a complete victory in Group B. In the three group stage games, Spain showed their technical dominance and a strong heart. In the first two games, facing the weaker Slovakia and Romania, Spain relied on the final victory. However, facing Italy in the last round, Spain was restrained by its opponents in possession, and the opportunities they created were not as good as Italy. The biggest problem in Spain now is that after pressing at a high position in the frontcourt, the return to defense is not timely enough. After the team presses on the side, the space behind them is often caught by the opponent to counterattack. Several goals lost to the team are all from the wing loopholes. Spain will not make too many adjustments in this game in terms of lineup. Joregisar and Morello are the explosive points of the attack on the wing, while the frontcourt is looking at the forward Jessus from Betis.

England U21 won 1 draw 1 and lost in the group stage. The team scored 4 goals and conceded 3 goals, but did not show the style of defending the champion. The loss to Germany in the last round made them face the first place in Group A Spain. The biggest problem with the England U21 this year is that it has not recruited the strongest lineup. Because of the Club World Cup, many of them are absent. For example, the team's center Drapp, who joined Chelsea, is the team's biggest loss. Although the first group stage victory over the Czech Republic 3-1, England did not create many opportunities. The team was then seen through by the opponent, first drew 0-0 with Slovenia, and then lost 1-2 to Germany, exposing the big problem of England's U21's current offense. In terms of lineup in this game, England will continue the 433 lineup of the previous game. Eliteo from Liverpool has been defended to the center position, but the midfielders have limited support for the frontcourt, and the goal-scoring ability of the striker Jonathan on the right side is also questionable.

The two teams have played against each other in the last 6 times, and the Spanish U21 record is 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses, but given the nature of U21, the long-standing matchup is not of reference significance. It mainly depends on the warm-up match between the two teams in November last year, when the two teams drew 0-0. In terms of data, Spain gave a high bonus of -0.25 goals, and maintained its original level in the future and dropped to the mid-to-high bonus. Confidence in Spain is gradually increasing. Combining the performance of the two teams, England's offensive performance may not be able to grasp Spain's defensive shortcomings. Comprehensively weighing the trade-offs, and still optimistic that Spain is at least unbeaten in the regular time.

Direction: Win/Grading

Score: 1-0/1-1

Saturday 017 European Youth Championship Portugal U21 vs Netherlands U21

Direction: Let the Loss

Score: 1-1/1-2