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Spain XI vs Belgium: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news
Alex Baena is set to start on the left flank as Spain keep a largely unchanged lineup despite injuries to Lamine Yamal and Yeremy Pino.
- Spain faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal today at Los Angeles Stadium, where Luis de la Fuente's side aims to advance to the final four after five matches without conceding a goal.
- Both nations topped their groups before contrasting paths to this fixture: Belgium relied on a late comeback against Senegal and defeated the USA 4-1, while Spain secured a 3-0 win over Switzerland and a 1-0 victory against Portugal.
- Goalkeeper Unai Simon has not conceded in 609 minutes, a tournament record, while 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi anchors the backline alongside Rodri and Pedri, who support Mikel Oyarzabal as the false nine.
- Before kick-off, players observed a minute of silence for the wildfire in Almeria, which killed at least 12 people and displaced hundreds in Inglewood, California, casting a somber tone over the match.
- Manager de la Fuente manages injuries to star wingers and Yeremy Pino, with Alex Baena starting on the left flank as Spain pursues a semifinal against France if they defeat the Red Devils today.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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