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European Under-21s Championship | Group Stage
Jun 21, 2023 at 7.45pm UK
Stadionul Steaua, Bucuresti
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Spain national football team

Romania U21s
0 - 3
Spain U21s


Dican (73'), Ticu (90+1')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Baena (55'), Miranda (62'), Gomez (90+5')
Pacheco (19'), Baena (69')

Preview: Romania Under-21s vs. Spain Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Under-21 Championship clash between Romania Under-21s and Spain Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Spain Under-21s begin their bid to win a sixth European Championship crown with a showdown against co-hosts Romania Under-21s.

With Spain putting together a 100% record in qualifying, they will back themselves to overcome opponents who were eliminated in the group stages two years ago.


Match preview

Preview: Romania U21s vs. Spain U21s - prediction, team news, lineups

Spain are never short of world-class players emerging on their production line but this current batch have put together a 14-game undefeated streak across two years.

Not since losing in the semi-finals to Portugal two years ago have La Rojita suffered a setback, with the nation breezing through qualifying with eight successive wins.

A total of 37 goals were scored during those fixtures with four of the five strikes that were conceded coming against second-placed Slovakia.

Braga forward Abel Ruiz and left-sided Manchester City player Sergio Gomez were the standouts, chipping in with 13 goals between them, but this is a well-rounded squad.

The most uncertainty comes from the promotion of Santi Denia in December, whose only win in three games was by a 3-2 scoreline against Switzerland, with draws being posted versus France and Mexico.

In sharp contrast to Denia, who has spent much of his coaching career in the Spain setup, opposite number Emil Sandoi is into double figures in a managerial career that started in 1999.

As it stands, though, this stint has been particularly underwhelming with three draws and two defeats coming from his five games in charge, one of them a 4-1 defeat to Spain.

While Romania have failed to score in their last three games, goalless draws have been posted against the Netherlands and Germany, results which will provide them with belief ahead of one of the toughest tests in this competition.

Romania Under-21s form (in all competitions):
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • D

Spain Under-21s form (in all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • D


Team News

Sandoi may see no reason to tinker with the Romania XI which earned a solid draw versus Germany back in March.

David Miculescu, the only outfield player in this squad in double figures for caps, may be recalled on the right flank if Sandoi prefers more experience.

Although Spain earned a goalless draw with France last time out, Denia will consider recalling a number of his more established stars.

Gomez should return at left-back, while Nico Gonzalez appears in line to receive an opportunity in the centre of midfield.

Delia has a decision to make over whether to hand Gabri Veiga just his second cap, although it would come as a surprise if Oihan Sancet lost his place.


Romania Under-21s possible starting lineup:
Tarnovanu; Pantea, Dican, Racovitan, Ticu; Screciu, Albu; Isfan, Baiaram, Petrila; Birligea

Spain Under-21s possible starting lineup:
Tenas; Martinez, Gila, Pacheco, Gomez; Sancet, Gonzalez, Baena; R. Sanchez, Ruiz, Riquelme


We say: Romania Under-21s 1-3 Spain Under-21s

With Romania motivated to make an impression in front of their own supporters, we expect them to provide Spain with a stiff test. Nevertheless, La Rojita should have more than enough quality to begin their campaign in perfect fashion.



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