Spain vs. England: Line-ups, kickoff time, where to watch

Spain vs. England: Line-ups, kickoff time, where to watch

Eric Munene 20:40 - 14.07.2024

Will the ribbons on the trophy be the Spanish Red and yellow, or the Three Lion's all white?

Tonight, all eyes will be on the Olympiastadion in Berlin as Spain and England clash in the highly anticipated final of the European Championship.

Spain, buoyed by a string of impressive performances throughout the tournament, are poised as favourites against an English side eager to prove their mettle on the grandest stage.

Spain's line up

Manager Luis de La Fuente has settled on a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on the steady goalkeeping of Unai Simon and a strong defensive line-up featuring Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, and Cucurella.

The midfield duo of Fabian Ruiz and Rodri provide stability and creativity, while Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Nico Williams are tasked with unlocking the opposition defence. Alvaro Morata leads the attacking front, aiming to capitalize on any chances created by Spain's dynamic midfield.

England's line up

Manager Gareth Southgate has opted for a 3-4-2-1 setup, with Jordan Pickford anchoring the defense alongside Walker, Stones, and Guehi.

The midfield partnership of Saka, Mainoo, Rice, and Shaw provides a solid base, while the creative duo of Foden and Bellingham support captain Harry Kane up front, hoping to breach Spain's sturdy defense.

Key matchups and predictions

Tonight's final promises a clash of contrasting styles: Spain's fluid passing and possession-oriented play against England's disciplined defense and lethal counter-attacks.

The battle in midfield between Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Rodri against England's Rice and the creative sparks of Foden and Bellingham will likely dictate the tempo of the game.

Stay tuned as the Olympiastadion in Berlin prepares to witness footballing history unfold in what promises to be a captivating showdown between Spain and England.

Where to watch

Fans in Kenya and East Africa can catch the game live on Showmax premier league or Dstv.

Performing artists

Fire, which was released prior to the beginning of the competition, will be performed by Italian electronic trio MEDUZA, Grammy-nominated OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony.