Spain will look to continue their winning run when they travel to Praha to face Czechia in their next UEFA Nations League fixture on Thursday.
Czechia vs Spain – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 12th November.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Epet Arena, Praha.
Czechia team news
Sitting at the bottom of Group A3 with zero points, Czechia head coach Santi Denia faces a severe selection crisis with multiple regular starters unavailable for the clash against Spain.
Slavia Prague midfielder Michal Sadílek is ruled out as he serves a one-match suspension. Injuries have heavily depleted the defensive line, with centre-back Robin Hranáč sidelined with a knee issue, alongside defenders Michal Sáček and Ondřej Kričfaluši.
However, Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ladislav Krejčí provides a welcome boost by returning from suspension to bolster the backline.
In attack, the hosts are missing key options as forwards Pavel Šulc, Ondřej Lingr, and Adam Karabec are all sidelined with a meniscus injury, a broken jaw, and a knock, respectively.
To reinforce the depleted roster, Denia recalled defender Adam Gabriel after a two-year absence and handed maiden senior call-ups to midfielder David Kozel and forward Idris Hopi.
Spain team news
Already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is rotating his squad and managing several fitness setbacks ahead of Sunday’s group decider against England.
Star teenager Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of the trip to Prague due to right knee discomfort, though he is expected to rejoin the squad later for the England clash.
Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal is also sidelined with the flu and did not travel with the team. Additionally, key midfield and defensive figures Rodri, Dani Olmo, and Eric García are all missing from the November camp with muscle injuries, while winger Ander Barrenetxea withdrew due to a thigh issue.
To cover these absences, de la Fuente called up Liverpool winger Víctor Muñoz and Rayo Vallecano’s Jorge de Frutos as replacements, while defender Jacobo Ramón and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles are in line for potential senior international debuts.
Form
Czechia
Conversely, Czechia are enduring a dismal run of form, having lost five consecutive international matches across all competitions. They sit bottom of Group A3 with zero points, managing just two goals while conceding ten in four outings. Their winless Nations League campaign opened with home defeats to Croatia (1-2) and England (0-2), followed by a 3-1 loss in Spain and a heavy 3-0 defeat away to England.
Spain
Reigning 2026 World Cup champions Spain enter Prague in dominant form, riding an 11-match international winning streak. La Roja sit atop Group A3 with a perfect 12 points from four matches, scoring 12 goals while conceding just five. Their flawless campaign includes a 3-2 away win over England, a 4-1 home victory against Croatia, a 3-1 triumph over Czechia in Oviedo, and a 2-1 comeback win in Croatia.
Predicted lineups
Czechia: Kinsky; Coufal, Chaloupek, Krejci, Slama; Kral, Soucek; Cerv, Ambros, Danek; Hlozek
Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Ruiz; N Williams, Fermin, Baena; Torres
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