Spain and Chile play each other in second match of their Group B fixtures
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Alexis Sanchez of Chile and Diego Costa of Spain
Spain and Chile have played each other in five occasions before this and the Spanish side look the favorites with four wins in those matches. Chile have mustered only one game among the five meetings. Spain has scored 12 and conceded five goals in the process. The most recent meeting between these sides ended 2-2 draw where Eduardo Vargas scored a brace for Chilean side. Spain leveled the game in last minute with Jesus Navas after getting first equalizer through Roberto Soladao. Both the scorers then are not in the squad at the moment.
Spain lost their opening match against Netherlands by 5-1 and have a tough task to do against the in form Chile team. If they do not manage a win here, their route to knockout stage looks very hard indeed. They lost their first match in 2010 but later went n to life the trophy, they will need a lot of luck if the history is to repeat.
Chile were victorious in their first group match against Australia and will look to put their Knockout stage fate in bed with at least a point here. Arturo Vidal looks ft enough to start again and with forwards on form, they will be eying at the next round already.
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Team News:
Iker Casillas was poor in the previous match against Netherlands and with David De Gea out injured, he is likely to keep his place. Juanfran might replace Azpilicueta at the back and Pedro will be pushing for a starting berth.
Chile will not be making changes in the game after a nice display against the Australian side. However, the coach will prefer four defenders instead with Mauricio Isla staying back in right back. Sanchez and Vargas will continue to lead the line with Valdivia supporting as #10.
Probable Starting Lineup:
Spain:
Formation: 4 – 3 – 3
Iker Casillas (C) (GK) : Juanfran, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba: Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso: Andres Iniesta, Diego Costa, David Silva
Chile:
Formation: 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
Claudio Bravo: Eugenio Mena, Gary Medel, Ginzalo Jara, Mauricio Isla: Marcelo Diaz, Charles Aranguiz: Jorge Valdivia: Eduardo Vargas, Alexis Sanchez
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