What is Wales' form compared to Spain
Wales has either shown top-caliber skills in front of goal or a baffling incapacity when facing the opponent's goalkeeper. The Welsh team has scored ten goals in 2018, but they have only been able to send the ball to the back of the net in two games. Giggs' men have failed to score three times this year, including their 2-0 loss against Ireland.
On the other hand, Spain is yet to lose a game after 90 minutes. The team hasn't struggled in front of goal, as their 6-0 win against Croatia clearly shows. La Roja is living a new process under Luis Enrique, being this their first friendly match with their recently-appointed coach.
Wales vs Spain - head to head stats
Games played: 5
Wales' wins: 1
Spain's wins: 2
Draws: 2
Most recent match: Wales 3-0 Spain, held on April 30, 1985.
Players to watch
Ethan Ampadu - The young Chelsea midfielder will be playing his fifth game with the Dragons, and given Gareth Bale's possible absence due to injury, the player has shown the skills and desire to become Wales' new leader.
Paco Alcácer - Luis Enrique is looking to fill the void of a top-caliber striker in La Roja and Paco Alcácer knows it. The former Barcelona man has found his goalscoring shoes at Borussia Dortmund, and if he can show his skills for La Roja, this would be his chance to finally land the spot above up-and-coming strikers such as Alvaro Morata and Diego Costa.
Wales vs Spain on Social Media
The hosts hyped this game by highlighting the key matchups between some of their own footballers and some Spanish players.
BALE v BUSQUETS
— FA WALES (@FAWales) October 5, 2018
RAMSEY v RAMOS
AMPADU v ASENSIO
https://t.co/wLFSLDHxjG#WALESP #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/io19Bk3wwo
The Spanish side chose to show off their players' shooting skills from outside the box. Here's a good example, courtesy of Marcos Alonso.
BOOM! And now, Marcos Alonso...where he aims is where the ball goes"
¡BOUM! Con todos vosotros, @marcosalonso03. Donde pone el ojo...#UnaNuevaIlusión pic.twitter.com/Pxc03JqXxf
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SeFutbol) October 9, 2018
Broadcast listings
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In the U.S., you will be able to watch this game on ESPN+.
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In the U.K., this game will be available on Sky Sports Football, S4C, SKY GO Extra.
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In Spain, this match will be available on TVE La 1.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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