How to watch Portugal vs Spain on October 7, 2020 in over 128 countries

October 6, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Friendly, Portugal, Spain, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The defending UNL champions face La Roja in what should be quite an entertaining match to watch. Keep track of it with our thorough guide.

One of the most anticipated games in the upcoming FIFA International Break will see Portugal and Spain going at it on October 7. The Selecao and La Roja are two of the most in-form teams in the world, and watching them on the pitch will surely be delightful for fans around the world.

The Portuguese side will get to this game in high spirits, having won four in a row and five out of their last six. Fernando Santos' men have not lost a game since last year, when Ukraine defeated them with a 1-0 score in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers. A Selecao's coach has called up the best team possible for their upcoming games, with the only exception of Gonçalo Guedes, who was left out for this month's games. Cristiano Ronaldo will be leading the Portuguese side for this game as he also continues his quest to become the most prolific striker in International games.

On the other side of the pitch, Luis Enrique's second term as coach following a self-imposed hiatus did not start as expected, with the Spanish side rescuing a point from their game against Germany. Things improved a bit for La Roja when they destroyed Ukraine with a four-nil score days later. For this game, the former Barcelona coach could finally see Adama Traoré's debut with the Spanish side, while also adding midfielder José Campaña to his midfield. Marco Asensio and Thiago will be the only regulars to be left out of the squad for this game, since Asensio is working to earn his fitness levels back and Thiago is recovering from a positive COVID-19 result.

Both teams will use this game to get ready for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Even so, both sides are expected to give their all out there when they step on the pitch of José Alvalade Stadium.

Portugal vs Spain - Head-to-head

This will be the 37th game between these teams.
The first match between these teams took place in 1921.
Spain has claimed 16 wins against Portugal in their previous 36 matches.
There have been 14 draws between Portugal and Spain in their rivalry's history.
Portugal has only been able to win six games against Spain.
The most recent game between these national teams took place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick.
Spain's most recent win against Portugal after 90 minutes came 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Spanish side claimed a one-nil win over A Selecao with a lonely goal by David Villa.
Portugal's last win against Spain came on a friendly match held in 2010. The game concluded with a heavy 4-0 win for Portugal, who scored all four goals during the second half.