Spain will be coming face-to-face against Georgia for an eagerly anticipated round-of-16 encounter in the UEFA Euro Cup 2024. No soccer fan will underestimate Georgia, even though Spain will commence as the overwhelming favorite. The three-time European champions are unbeaten in the last six official meetings between the two nations.
There can be few arguments against the claim that Spain has been the best side in the European Championship so far. Pleasing to watch, effective, dynamic, and mentally strong, Spain has reflected all the traits required from a champion side so far. La Roja, led expertly by Luis de la Fuente, has been the only team so far in the tournament to win all the matches played.
Irrespective of the fate against Spain, Georgia’s adventure in the UEFA Euros 2024 will be talked about for many years to come. Having earned qualification through the Nations League path, Georgia has battled all the odds to reach the knockout stages. Despite being the lowest-ranked country in the tournament, Georgia’s displays have not been too far away from the better-equipped nations.
Spain vs Georgia: Probable line-ups
Luis de la Fuente heavily rotated his team against Albania in the last group-stage match. He is expected to revert to normal with his strongest eleven. Ayoze Perez remains a doubt due to a muscle injury, while the recent Real Madrid departure, Nacho Fernandez is expected to battle Aymeric Laporte for a starting spot in central defense.
Georgia will continue with the highly successful 5-3-2 formation. Suspended, Anzor Mekvabishvili will have to sit out. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will once again be provided a free role in attack by Willy Sagnol, aiming to cause chaos and havoc in the Spanish backline.
Spain’s probable line-up: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams
Georgia’s probable line-up: Mamardashvili; Kakabadze, Kverkveliya, Kashia, Dvali, Tsitaishvili; Chakvetadze, Kiteishvili, Kochorashvili; Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia
Spain vs Georgia: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Spain beat Georgia | 3-1 |
Georgia lost to Spain | 1-7 |
Spain beat Georgia | 4-0 |
Georgia lost to Spain | 1-2 |
Spain lost to Georgia | 0-1 |
Spain vs Georgia: Live streaming details
The contest between Spain and Georgia will be hosted by Koln at the Cologne Stadium at 3 pm EDT (9 pm CEST). RTVE will be telecasting the match live in Spain, while GPB will be doing the same for viewers in Georgia. Meanwhile, in the USA, Fox Sports will be broadcasting the meeting between the two nations.