Spain will be heading to this must-win game while still nursing the damage caused by the Netherland’s blistering attack to keep their defense alive. Manager Vicente Del Bosque will be looked upon to make some important changes to the team that played their first game. He would’ve already deduced what went wrong in that second half that turned the game upside down. Chile, meanwhile, will be coming into this game with a dominant 3-1 victory against Australia and will be optimistic about their chances against the limping Spanish side. Expect Del Bosque’s team to play like it’s their last game.
Players to look out for: David Silva had an eventful first half last week with his skills around the opposition’s defense; he will have to do more that what he did to create chances for his team. The Spanish defense on a whole will have cameras glaring on them to find out how well they have coped with their disastrous performance. Among the Chileans, Alexis Sanchez will be looked at to provide his team with a lead after his impressive first game. Midfielder Arturo Vidal who missed the first match due to an injury will add to the strength of the Chile line-up.
Teams head-to-head:
The two teams have played 11 games between them of which Spain have won 9 and 2 games ended in draws. Chile has never won a game against the European giants.
Probable line-ups:Spain (4-3-2-1): Casillas; Juanfran, Ramos, Martinez, Alba; Alonso, Busquets, Cazorla; Xavi, Iniesta; Fabregas.
Chile (4-1-3-2): Bravo; Isla, Medel, Jara, Mena; Diaz; Aranguiz, Valdivia, Vidal; Sanchez, Vargas.
Predictions:
The Spain team will be on high alert as they have a must-win game on their hands and they will do everything to do just that. The past history between the teams will have an impact on Chile’s performance.
Final Score Prediction: Chile 1 – 2 Spain.
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