Spain host the Netherlands in Valencia's Estadio Mestalla with a ticket to the UEFA Nations League Final Four on the line.
In a high-quality first leg clash at De Kuip in Rotterdam, the Netherlands thoroughly outplayed the European champions. In the end, though, a red-card seriously conditioned the hosts and Spain pounced through Mikel Merino to level the tie at 2–2 going into the second leg.
Luis de la Fuente will likely change his lineup. Spain can't afford to repeat the first leg performance or they risk relinquishing their crown as Nations League champions. Another reason to expect changes is that De la Fuente will want to give opportunities to at least the majority of the squad he called up for the March international break, as preparations continue for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup where Spain will be considered one of the favorites.
La Roja haven't defeated the Netherlands in regular time since 1983 and will be looking to put an end to that drought and punch their ticket to the UEFA Nations League semifinals in June.
Here's how Spain could lineup vs. Netherlands on Sunday, Mar. 23.
