The Netherlands will host Spain at home in the quarter-finals of the Nations League at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on 20 March 2025, at 20:45. This match is of paramount importance for both teams, as the winner will face the winner of the Croatia-France match in the semi-finals.
Team performance
Netherlands:
Ronald Koeman's team were beaten by England in the semi-finals of the European Championship and finished second in Group A3 of the Nations League, with two wins, three draws and one defeat. They conceded seven goals in the group stage, the most of any team at this stage, so strengthening their defence is a key task for Koeman. However, they are extremely strong at home, unbeaten in their last seven matches, scoring at least four goals in five of those matches.
Spain:
Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain are currently one of the strongest teams in Europe, as they are the defending champions of both the Nations League and the European Championship. Under de la Fuente, they have a record of 23 wins, three draws and just two defeats, and have won 14 of their last 15 matches. They finished Group A4 of the Nations League unbeaten with 16 points, eight points ahead of second-placed Denmark.
Important missing items
Netherlands:
Denzel Dumfries and Jerdy Schouten have withdrawn from international duty and will be unavailable for the match. Frenkie de Jong is a doubt having recently returned from injury and Koeman is being cautious about the workload of the midfielder.
Spain:
There are no major injuries or suspensions in Spain, so De la Fuente can count on his strongest squad.
Tactical analysis
Netherlands:
Koeman is expected to use a 4-3-3 formation, with Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn up front. Frenkie de Jong will be in control of the midfield if he is available. Virgil van Dijk will lead the defence, playing a key role in stopping the Spanish attacks.
Spain:
De la Fuente's team also prefers a 4-3-3 formation, with Ferran Torres, Álvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal as the attacking trio. In midfield, Pedri and Rodri provide creativity and stability, while in defence, Aymeric Laporte and Pau Torres form the inner-back duo.
Weather conditions
The temperature in Rotterdam during the match is expected to be cool, around 10°C, with light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
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