Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal Return Looms
Spain looks to rebound after a frustrating draw with Cape Verde. Zubimendi’s lineup choices could hinge on Lamine Yamal’s return to spark the attack.
Spain faces Saudi Arabia looking to correct course after a frustrating goalless stalemate against Cape Verde, with Lamine Yamal poised to reclaim a spot in the starting eleven to spark the attack. The national side failed to break the deadlock in their previous outing, leaving them eager for a sharper attacking display against Saudi Arabia. The lack of finishing against Cape Verde raised questions about the team's offensive structure, prompting calls for immediate adjustments.
Head coach Martin Zubimendi is now tasked with shaking up the lineup to inject creativity and pace into a squad that looked stagnant for large portions of the match. The Cape Verde draw exposed vulnerabilities in Spain’s midfield control, with possession dominance not translating into clear chances—a pattern Zubimendi must address. Yamal represents the most logical catalyst for that change.
