Spain vs Georgia: Preview, predictions and lineups

The team of the group stage face the story of the group stage on Sunday night as Spain and Georgia meet in the round of 16 at Euro 2024.

Georgia required a mini-miracle to advance into the knockouts heading into Matchday 3 having recorded just a point from their opening two games. However, they benefitted from Roberto Martinez heavily rotating his Portugal team and set themselves up for victory after the majestic Kvicha Kvaratskhelia opened his account for the tournament within two minutes.

The similarly impressive Georges Mikautadze then took the outright lead in the Golden Boot race with another smartly-taken penalty to double Georgia’s lead, and Willy Sagnol’s side clung on to complete the biggest upset, in terms of FIFA rankings differential, in the competition’s history.

An even tougher test lies ahead in the form of Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, whom they faced in qualifying, but this Georgia side have no reason to fear anything.

Spain were the standout outfit of the group stage having won a tough Group B without breaking a sweat. Croatia and Italy were cast aside with little hassle before a much-changed team overcame Albania 1-0 to conclude the first round.

With the likes of France, Portugal, and Germany on their side of the draw, the three-time European champions will have to run the gauntlet to claim their fourth European title.

Here’s 90min’s preview of Spain’s clash with Georgia in the round of 16 at Euro 2024.

Spain vs Georgia H2H Record (Last Five Games)

Current form (all competitions)

De la Fuente rung the changes on Matchday 3 against Albania with Spain having secured top spot in Group B following back-to-back victories.

Aymeric Laporte, who was an injury doubt coming into the tournament, was the only player who kept his place from the 1-0 win over Italy. The former Manchester City defender should continue in the side on Sunday.

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