Published on: Dec 6, 2022 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 6, 2022 3:13 am IST
On Tuesday afternoon, the Education City Stadium will host the semifinal match between Morocco and Spain for the World Cup 2022. La Roja tied their African rivals, who defeated Croatia and Belgium to take first place in Group F, by finishing second in Group E to set up a tie against the young-blooded Moroccans.
Date: 6th December 2022
Time: 8:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Education City Stadium
TV Channel: Sports18 SD, Sports18 HD Live streaming: JioCinema (App & Website)
1. Yassine Bounou
2. Achraf Hakimi
3. Nayef Aguerd
4. Romain Saiss
5. Noussair Mazraoui
6. Abdelhamid Sabiri
7. Sofyan Amrabat
8. Azzedine Ounahi
9. Hakim Ziyech
10. Youssef En-Nesyri
11. Sofiane Boufal.
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1. Unai Simon
2. Cesar Azpilicueta
3. Rodri
4. Aymeric Laporte
5. Jordi Alba
6. Sergio Busquets
7. Pedri
8. Gavi
9. Ferran Torres
10. Marco Asensio
11. Dani Olmo.
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba
Midfielders: Hakim Ziyech(Vice-Captain), Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo
Strikers: Ferran Torres (Captain), Youssef En-Nesyri
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If Morocco is to make its first-ever appearance in the quarterfinals, they must make the most of their recent defensive resilience, and Regragui’s attackers should be encouraged by La Roja’s defensive shortcomings against Japan. If the teams are still tied after 90 minutes, Spain’s depth of attacking options on the bench may prove to be the difference-maker for Enrique’s team. Spain is a true force to be reckoned with in the final third as well when they get going.