Euro 2020: which are Spain's rivals and when does the national team play

Spain already knows which are its three rivals for the next European Championship. The play-off match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia has ruled that the latter will play the European championship. The agonizing victory in extra time (1-2) for the Central Europeans allows them to play their second consecutive European Championship, after the historic classification of 2016. The Hamsik, Skriniar, Valjent, Duda and Kucka will be in the Eurocup. Sweden and Poland will be the other opponents of the Spanish team.

When and where does Spain play the group stage?

Group E is finally made up of Spain, Sweden, Poland and Slovakia. If there is no change of plans by UEFA, Luis Enrique's men will play the three games of the group stage in San Mamés (Bilbao). The first rival will be Sweden, on Monday June 14 at 9:00 pm; the next duel will be played on Saturday June 19 against Poland at the same time. The Spanish team will close this first phase with the crash against Slovakia, on Wednesday, June 23. This last match will be played in unified time with Sweden-Poland and will be at 6:00 p.m.

It must be remembered that the first two in the group and the four best third parties reach the round of 16. Know the calendar of the Eurocup.

Spain's rivals in Group E:

Sweden: bad enemy to start

The Scandinavian team does not have big names but their rocky 4-4-2 creates many problems for rival teams. A difficult enemy for the debut in the tournament. The forward is where Berg's seniority stands out alongside the youth of Isak, Kulusevski and Jordan Larsson. Leipzig player Emil Forsberg and goalkeeper Robin Olsen pull Janne Andersson's chariot. The balance between both teams favors Spain: 6 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats.

Poland: Lewandowski is the threat

Another rival Poland more complicated than it seems a priori. His fierce attack can create serious trouble for you at any point in the match. Lewandowski leads a team in which Milik, Piatek, Zielinski, Grosicki and Szczesny also shine. A team that is not easy to score goals. Spain has historically had positive results before the poles. 10 meetings with a resounding balance of 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Slovakia: Hamsik, the great captain

The tough play-off phase has triggered hope in the Slovaks. Victories against the Republic of Ireland, in the semis, and against Northern Ireland in the final clash. His second participation in the continental tournament. Former Naples player and Chinese Dalian footballer (trained by Benítez), Marek Hamsik is the star and captain of Slovakia. The weakest opponent in the group. The Mallorca Valjent defender, together with Kucka, Skriniar, Duda and the aforementioned Hamsik form the backbone. The precedents are favorable for La Roja: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.