Belgium v Spain: 3️⃣ key questions before the Nations League clash
Brussels measures up to Montse Tomé's Spain in the penultimate match of the group stage of the Nations League. These are the keys to tonight's match.
What version of Spain will we see?
Belgium has practically no chance of staying alive in the Nations League, Spain knows that if they win, they would almost certify their passage as group leaders.
England, forbidden to think about them
The last matchday of the group stage will be against the English, with whom they could be fighting for the first place in the group. Anything other than winning today against Belgium would put that position at risk.
How are the players arriving?
The calendar has been demanding, several of them also come from playing the recent Champions League final and it is vital to have fresh legs to achieve the goal.
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