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Match details:

International Friendly
Spain vs Albania
Venue: RCDE Stadium, Cornella, Spain
March 27, 2022
12:15 am IST

Preview:

Spain and Albania will face each other in the International Friendly at RCDE Stadium, Cornella. Spain are coming off with a win against Sweden in their last game with a scoreline of 1-0. They have registered six wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last eight qualifier matches. They have an edge in this match. Albania have performed above expectations as they have claimed 18 points in 10 matches and finished in 3rd place. They had beaten Andorra in the last match after two back-to-back victories. Their attack is average but they have a good combination at the back.

Recent form:

Spain – WWLWW
Albania – WWLLW

Probable starting XI:

Spain

Simon; Azpilicueta, E Garcia, Laporte, Alba; Soler, Rodri, Pedri; Sarabia, F Torres, Olmo.

Albania

Strakosha; Ismajli, Kumbulla, Hoxhallari; Roshi, Cekici, Ramadani, Bare, Hysaj; Manaj, Uzuni.

Top picks:

Ferran Torres: Torres is a perfect dribbler, fast on the wing, and has got ability and intelligence. In the last six qualifier matches, he scored four times for his country. In the league, he has scored four goals and three assists so far. He averages 3.5 shots per match in the club competition and is a very good bet for goal contribution. He produced a brilliant performance against Real Madrid in the league and would want to carry on in the same vein.

Jordi Alba: Alba has played an important role both at the front and back this season. While doing so, he has provided seven assists in the league and four assists in the qualifiers as well. He averages 65 passes per match which makes him a must-have player.

Captain and vice-captain options:

Ferran Torres
Jordi Alba
Carlos Soler
Myrto Uzuni

Fantasy team:

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