Preview: A good test for two potential World Cup 2014 participants
Chile should take this friendly match very seriously. It is an excellent opportunity for them to check their flaws and test their strength in depth. Playing against La Furia Roja is never an easy task. Over the past five years, very few teams have managed to defeat the 2010 FIFA World Cup and two-time European Championship winners.
The Chileans enter Tuesday’s encounter in great shape, having hit Venezuela with three goals to nothing in the South American World Cup qualifiers last Friday. With this straightforward victory, they secured themselves a position in the Top Five of the CONMEBOL standings.
The job to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is almost done – not just for Chile but for Spain too. The 2013 Confederations Cup beaten finalists are poised to seal automatic qualification in Group I ahead of France, Finland and Georgia.
Against Chile, coach Vicente del Bosque might try out new things. Last Friday, he controversially selected Iker Casillas to be in post, although the latter has not played many games for Real Madrid since January 2013. This time, Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes could be given a chance to prove himself once again for the national team.
Where to watch the match – live stream, start time, TV channels, live scores
Watch Spain vs Chile live on Tuesday, September 10, 2013:
In USA at 14:00 ET on: Watch ESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3
Many sports networks around the world will broadcast this friendly match live. Go to the Spain-Chile match page for full TV schedules details and live scores during the game.
