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Morocco, who drew in opposition to Croatia and shocked world quantity two Belgium on their option to the Spherical of 16, may have one more European problem in entrance of them after they tackle Spain in a battle to maneuver to the quarterfinal for the primary time ever of their World Cup historical past. 

If any Moroccan staff would ever have been able to beating Spain, it’s this one. Having conceded solely as soon as, that too in opposition to Canada, the North African aspect might be pumped to point out super defence as soon as once more and study from the Japanese who saved the Spanish strikers at bay. 

Then again. Spain, having misplaced to Japan, which additionally labored as a blessing in disguise for them as they’re dealing with Morocco as an alternative of Croatia, would look to bounce again from the group stage defeat to Japan. The likes of Alvaro Morata, Pedri and Gavi and Ferran Torress could be desirous to get amongst the targets and lead Spain to a quarterfinal for the primary time since their World Cup-winning marketing campaign of 2010.

Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui, Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah, Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal

Formation: 4-3-3

Spain Beginning 11

Simon, Llorente, Rodri, Laporte, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Busquets, Gonzalez, Ferran Torres, Asensio, Olmo

Formation: 4-3-3

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