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Spain faces Saudi Arabia in a crucial second-round match at the World Cup hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Luis de la Fuente's squad is under pressure to secure a victory tonight after a disappointing goalless draw against underdog Cape Verde in their opening fixture, which stands as the tournament's biggest upset so far. The group stage is tightly contested, as the "Green Falcons" also earned a point, albeit a more commendable one, against two-time world champions Uruguay.
“La Roja” coach Luis de la Fuente has made four changes to his lineup following the team's unconvincing start a few days ago. As anticipated, Lamine Yamal starts from the first whistle, replacing his Barcelona teammate Ferran Torres on the right wing. Pedro Porro steps in for Marcos Llorente at right-back, Alex Baena takes Gavi's spot, and Dani Olmo starts instead of Fabian Ruiz. This revamped squad is expected to bring more aggression and creativity in attack, aiming for an early goal.
Saudi Arabia's coach, Georgios Donis, has opted for the same starting eleven that secured a point in their first match. The primary attacking threat is team captain and Al-Hilal star Salem Al-Dawsari, who will be supported by Firas Al-Buraikan and the young Musab Al-Juwayr. The team's defensive line will be marshaled by the consistently strong goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais and defender Abdulelah, who scored in the opening game. Abdulelah is currently on a yellow card and must be cautious, as another booking would see him miss the decisive final group match against Cape Verde.
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