Spain vs. Croatia Euro 2016 Preview, Predictions, Live Stream, Schedule As La Roja Looks Like Favorite
Is Spain the true favorite to win the Euro 2016? La Roja will look to assert its dominance yet against when it takes on Croatia in the group game on Tuesday at 3 p.m. EDT.
Spain became the talk of the continent after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday. The passing was crisp, the attack varied as the defending European champs moved up the pitch. Spain looked just as good on the ball against the Czechs a few days earlier but the big difference this time around was that it got some solid finishing from forwards Nolito and Alvaro Morata. Suddenly Spain looks capable of scoring goals, a critique that has constantly been leveled against them.
This game will decide the winner of the group, with Spain needing just one point to lock it up and play a third place side. Look for Vicente del Bosque to make major changes in the lineup to rest key players. Iker Casillas might even get a chance in between the pipes after getting relegated to backup behind David De Gea.
Croatia will be without Luka Modric, a huge challenge for the team that blew a 2-0 lead in its recent game against Czech Republic.
Player to Watch
Andres Iniesta has been the player of the tournament to date and has been the main reason behind Spain's utter dominance on the ball. Look for the wizard to continue conjuring up some passing magic.
Prediction
Spain continues its dominant display, winning 2-0 against Croatia.
Schedule and Start Time
The game gets started at 3 p.m. EDT and can be viewed on ESPN or ESPN Deportes. It can also be streamed on ESPN3.
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