#Luis Enrique

The Spanish Super Cup continues on Thursday as Real Betis and FC Barcelona face each other in the semifinals. The winner will take on Real Madrid in the final on Sunday, meaning we would get El Clasico if Barca advance. Xavi's side are coming off a crucial away win against Atletico de Madrid (1-0) while the team coached by Manuel Pellegrini won 2-1…

The rearranged Euro 2020 tournament is here, with Europe's best competing to be crowned the continent's top team. Twenty-four teams will battle it out through group stages and knockout rounds before a winner is crowned on 11 July at Wembley Stadium in London. Gareth Southgate's England will be desperate to be there on home soil while Scotland, back…

CHELSEA fans chanted ex-boss Thomas Tuchel's name as pressure rose on Graham Potter with Sunday's 4-0 FA Cup drubbing at Manchester City. Potter's men have dropped to tenth in the Premier League since he took over in September and a weakened side was humiliated at the Etihad as they lost in the third round for the first time this…

After their stunning 2-1 underdog win against Germany on matchday one, many had assumed that Japan would follow up that three-point haul with three more against Costa Rica in their second match of the tournament. LIVE: But as we know, football can be a cruel game: even though they dominated their match against the Central American nation, they fell…

10am: Japan 1-1 Costa Rica 1pm: Belgium 1-0 Morocco 4pm: Croatia 1-1 Canada 7pm: Spain 0-0 Germany TV: ITV, RTE I think this might be a 1-1 Draw. Other than a couple of exceptions the first round wasn't full of goals because everyone knows how they other teams are going to set up. Japan got a massive win against Germany but it'll be interesting how…

Spain can make life very difficult for Germany on Sunday as the latter could be facing elimination with another loss. Meanwhile, the Spaniards look to continue their quest for better results after two lackluster tournaments. Our betting picks dive deeper. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports This is only the second game for each team in the group but it…

Manchester City team Subs: Caballero, Sagna, Mangala, Fernandinho, Lampard, Navas, Bony. Barcelona team: Ter Stegen; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez, Neymar. Subs: Bravo, Mathieu, Adriano, Sergi Roberto, Rafinha, Xavi, Pedro. 'My time at Man City will not be complete without Champions League' -…

The 2022 World Cup has proven to be less than forgiving for the managers of underperforming nations with the likes of Roberto Martinez and Luis Enrique now on the lookout for new employment. Although some exits were pre-planned and some others made by mutual decision, there are several top managers now on the market - who could just end up in…

Morocco have been one of the major surprises at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. After beating Belgium 2-0 and topping a group that included the 2018 finalists, the North Africans are eager to impress once more as they meet Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on Tuesday. Aesthetically pleasing and with an all-in vibe throughout the group…

Morocco shocked many when they captured the top spot in Group F. Meanwhile, Spain barely squeaked into the Round of 16, getting in on goal differential. With that said, our World Cup picks predict La Furia Roja to bounce back and win big. It's Spain and Morocco squaring off in the World Cup, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Spain's road…

Spain continue their quest for a second title when they face Morocco on Tuesday in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After posting a best finish of fourth place in their previous 12 appearances, the Spaniards finally captured the crown in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands in the final. Spain failed to escape the group stage in 2014…

Morocco will face Spain before Portugal take on Switzerland as the 2022 World Cup's last-16 phase wraps up. The fourth and final day of the Qatar 2022 World Cup last-16 phase will see Morocco take on Spain and Portugal go head-to-head with Switzerland. Morocco vs Spain - Education City Stadium, 6pm (15:00 GMT) Portugal vs Switzerland - Lusail…

The 2010 World Champions Spain now face Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar as both sides lock horns at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday, December 7. Morocco are making only their second-ever appearance in the last 16 of the World Cup since last reaching this stage back in 1986. Walid…

DOHA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Morocco play Spain in the last 16 at the World Cup in Al Rayyan on Tuesday. When: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1800 (1500 GMT/1000 ET) Where: Education City Stadium Capacity: 44667 Odds (after 90 minutes): Morocco win: 5/1 Spain win: 6/10 Draw: 27/10 Key stats: * Morocco are undefeated in six with coach Walid Regragui who took over the…

Morocco and Spain will meet in the Education City Stadium on Tuesday on the final day of the round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Morocco came through Group F as group winners, as the Atlas Lions topped a difficult set of teams that included Croatia, Belgium, and Canada. Spain finished second in Group E after losing to Japan 2-1 on the final day…

Kevin De Bruyne will need to produce some magic for Belgium Groups E and F have their final games at the Qatar World Cup. Please note that with odds often one-sided in result markets, we've sometimes provided more of a value tip with our suggested bet. Odds current as of Thursday 1 December, 19:00pm It looks like Belgium's golden generation's…

CELTIC star Daizen Maeda will be staying in Qatar a little longer as he led the line for Japan to upset Group E - sending past winners Germany home. Maeda and co sprang yet another stunning World Cup upset to top their section - and complete the set of Celtic stars progressing to the next stage of the World Cup. Spain boss Luis Enrique almost saw…

Luis Enrique's Spain can secure their place in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup by defeating Hansi Flick's Germany on Sunday, who would see themselves knocked out with defeat Two of the last three World Cup winners go head to head in Group B on Sunday as Spain take on Germany with plenty at stake ahead of the game. La Roja can secure their place…

Opening match winners Brazil and Switzerland meet Monday at Stadium 974 in Doha. FIFA world No. 1 Brazil broke through pesky Serbia for a 2-0 win In Lusail to start the tournament as Richarlison scored two goals - one a ridiculous bit of technique - to get the Brazilians off on the right (and left) foot. Switzerland meanwhile used a 1-0 defeat of…

Whereas Groups A, B and F may be the most competitive, Group E arguably has the most talent from top to bottom in this Worl dCup. Spain and Germany are regarded as traditional football powerhouses. They represent two of the eight nations to have ever won the FIFA World Cup and they've combined to win five of the 21 tournaments. Recently, Japan has…

Spain will be looking to make an instant impact in Group E when they face a Costa Rica side looking to avoid crashing out of the group stages again. Luis Enrique's team are drawn with Germany and Japan too making their group a reasonable contender for the group of death at the 2022 FIFA World Cup - a winning start will be perfect for his side to…

Switzerland hosts Cameroon as both teams aim to get off to a flying start as Group G looks incredibly tough. The Swiss are always underrated and with Granit Xhaka in the form of his life, they have a real chance of getting out of this group and then causing plenty of problems in the knockout rounds. As for Cameroon, they are very dangerous and…

Tournament dark horses Senegal will have to do their dark-horsing without Sadio Mane when they meet the Netherlands in a tasty World Cup Group A match on Monday in Al Khor. Mane requires surgery after suffering an injury with club Bayern Munich, leaving Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye, and Senegal to seek a knockout round berth without the…

The FIFA World Cup is largely regarded as one of the biggest sporting events across the globe. Taking place once every four years, everyone from the most dedicated football fan to the casual supporter tunes in to enjoy the action. As a result, the World Cup is also one of the most popular betting events in the world. With a boom in sports wagering…

Group E is headlined by two absolute juggernauts in Spain and Germany. Which team will manage to fare best and successfully advance to the next stage? Find out more in our 2022 World Cup group preview below. Group E is arguably the group of death, with two top countries included, but surely it'll take something special from either Japan or Costa…

Spain are in one of the most difficult groups at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The group features Germany, Japan, and Costa Rica. Manager Luis Enrique will hope the side can come through the group stage and go deep in the tournament. Spain are a one-time World Cup winner, having lifted the trophy in 2010. It was a magical time for Spain, as they won…

Jordan are set to play Spain at Amman International Stadium on Thursday in an international friendly. Jordan come into this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Oman in their most recent game. A second-half penalty from Al-Faisaly right-back Ihsan Haddad secured the win for Jordan. Spain, on the other hand, beat Fernando Santos' Portugal 1-0 in their…

Group E has certainly staked its claim to be crowned the'group of death' after two of the three previous winners in Germany and Spain were drawn against Japan and Costa Rica European giants Germany and Spain will go head-to-head in the Group E European giants Germany and Spain will go head-to-head in the Group E of the 2022 World Cup in what…

2022 World Cup Futures previews continue at ATS with a deep dive into Group E, a group headlined by two European giants who expect to advance over underdogs Japan and Costa Rica. 2010 World Cup champions Spain and 2014 WC champs Germany both head to Qatar hoping to avoid any shock upsets and advance to the knockout round out of a group that is…

A decade after winning their last major title, Spain enter this winter's World Cup with their eyes on the prize. Spain's victory at Euro 2012 capped off a remarkable three-peat of trophy wins, which took in the 2008 European championship - their first triumph since 1964 - and the 2010 World Cup, where a golden generation secured the nation's first…

Spain and Czech Republic meet in UEFA Nations League Group A2 on Sunday 12 June. Spain vs Czech Republic at a glance When: Sunday 12 June (20:45 CET kick-off) Where: La Rosaleda, Malaga What: UEFA Nations League Group A2 fixture How to follow: Build-up and live coverage will appear here Spain: Unai Simón; Carvajal, Eric García, Iñigo Martínez,…

MIKEL ARTETA is favourite for the Barcelona job. That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've installed the Arsenal manager at 2/1 to replace Xavi at the Nou Camp. But there's no shortage of quality candidates with Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique all included in the betting market. Xavi's future is under the microscope…

Spain begins its 2022 World Cup campaign against Costa Rica, on Nov. 23, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. The Spaniards will be looking to recreate the success they had in 2010 when "La Roja" won it all. Spain enters the tournament with the fourth-best odds to win it all and is ranked as the seventh-best team in the world according to FIFA's…

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is shocked at goalkeeper David de Gea's exclusion from Spain's preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Manager Luis Enrique released a 55-man shortlist for the upcoming tournament in Qatar and De Gea failed to make the list. Goalkeepers David Raya, Robert Sanchez, David Soria, and Kepa…

The Premier League goes on hold for the entire tournament, the first to take place during a European season. Championship games resume on the weekend of December 10/11, when the quarter-finals take place. Those divisions lower in the pyramid will play through the competition. For some, the confidence boost of playing in the world's biggest football…

1.5pts Over 9 Corners at 11/8 (bet365) A place in the Nations League finals is on the line as two Iberian sides meet in Braga. Spain's mishap on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Switzerland, has handed the initiative to Portugal in the fight to be League A Group 2 winners. Luis Enrique was incensed with his team after that performance, which was…

The enthusiasm shown by football and betting lovers knows no bounds as the 22nd edition of FIFA football's biggest tournament hosted by Qatar draws closer. Each participating team has had just about six months to carefully understudy their group stage opponents since the draws were held on April first, 2022. For Group E teams, Costa Rica who had a…

LUKE SHAW has backed Manchester United pal Harry Maguire after the England defender's errors cost the Three Lions the chance to beat Germany. Maguire was at fault for bringing down Jamal Musiala before gifting the visitors a counter-attack goal in the second half. Gareth Southgate's side went on to draw the game 3-3, coming from 2-0 down to lead…

Spain head to Portugal on Tuesday evening for the final game of Group Two of League A in the UEFA Nations League with the winner booking their spot in the Final Four of the competition. Fernando Santos' men hold a two-point advantage over their Iberian rivals and know a draw would be enough to secure progress to the latter stages of the…

Heading into this month's Nations League fixtures, Spain were on course to qualify for the Finals. Top of the group with two games remaining, Luis Enrique's side were widely expected to beat Switzerland on matchday five to remain in first place for the trip to Portugal a few days later. Yet Spain came unstuck against the Swiss, going down 2-1 at…

Group play in the UEFA Nations League is nearing its close, with a high-profile match set for Tuesday. Spain takes on Portugal in the final group match for both sides, with Spain needing a victory. Portugal leads League A Group 2 and will advance to the final with a win or draw. Spain is behind Portugal, needing a victory to jump Portugal and earn…

With the Spaniards entering a point of transition from constant contender to a recalibration period, their series of draws against Portugal will end at four. Portugal will hardly break a sweat, capitalizing on their counterattack to put Spain away. Everything is on the line Tuesday when Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain square off for the final…

The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Spain take on Switzerland on Saturday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game. Switzerland are rooted to the bottom of Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League and and have a mountain to climb to reach the knock-outs. The away…

With the World Cup fast approaching, England will be looking to finalise their preparations ahead of attempting to win the tournament for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the World Cup back in 2018, losing out to Croatia, who were then beaten by France in the final. Gareth Southgate's side got one better at the…

When the Nations League was first proposed, the convoluted format led to initial resistance from soccer fans around Europe. But this is a tournament that works better in practice than it sounds in theory, and there is now near-widespread agreement that its introduction has been a positive development for the European game. For proof of that,…

Spain's Ferran Torres has an excellent record in the Nations League Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's Uefa Nations League matches. San Marino v Malta Premier Sports 1, 2pm Sunday Czech Republic v Spain Premier Sports 1, 7.45pm Sunday Sweden v Norway BoxNation, 7.45pm Sunday Spain 7.45pm 2pts 7-10 general Norway draw no bet…