Albania are will look to spring an upset against Spain tonight to boost their chances of progressing to the next round of Euro 2024.
Here, we run through the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this Group B game, what time it kicks off, team news and the key battle.
When is kick off?
Sunday 23rd June, 20:00 (BST)
Where is the match?
Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf (Germany)
Albania vs Spain Team News
Albania have no injury or suspension issues heading into tonight's meeting with Spain. Five players are walking a defensive tightrope but that is unlikely to influence Sylvinho's thinking for this must-win meeting.
Spain have booked their place in the last-16 as group winners, so Luis de la Fuente will likely shuffle his pack here. He'll be forced into at least one change with Rodri suspended, while Ayoze Perez and Nacho are doubts.
Albania vs Spain Probable XIs
Albania (4231) - Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Laci, Bajrami; Manaj
Spain (433) - Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Zubimendi, Olmo; Torres, Joselu, Oyarzabal
Albania vs Spain Key Battle
Heading into tonight's games, only two goalkeepers have made more saves than Thomas Strakosha (11) at Euro 2024. Despite struggling for minutes for Brentford last season - Strakosha has already registered more minutes in Germany this summer than he did in the 2023/24 Premier League campaign - the 29-year-old hasn't let a lack of game time impact his performances.
He'll need to be at his best in order to limit this fluid Spain side, with Joselu set to be handed a start in place of captain Alvaro Morata. The Real Madrid star was key in Los Blancos' Champions League success, netting twice in the second leg win over Bayern at the Bernabeu and this tournament experience will stand player and nation in good stead both tonight and in the knockouts.
Albania vs Spain Score Prediction: Albania 1-2 Spain
