Match Overview and Standings
Spain travels to Stadion Poljud in Split to face Croatia in a UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture on Tuesday. World Cup holders Spain enter the match atop the group with nine points from three games, holding a 41-match unbeaten streak and a 10-match winning run. A victory would secure Spain's ticket to the tournament quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Croatia sits third in the group with three points after three matches, coming off their heaviest defeat in history in their previous fixture. [1]
Key Players and Team News
Spain's attack features teenage forward Lamine Yamal, who is the joint leading scorer in the competition with four goals in three matches, alongside midfielder Alex Baena who has contributed a goal and two assists. Spain lists four players as doubtful due to injuries: Ferran Torres, Alejandro Grimaldo, Joan Garcia, and Nico Williams. Croatia continues to be led by 41-year-old midfielder Luka Modric and veteran Ivan Perisic, though the squad is missing centre-back Martin Erlic due to a mid-October injury and Josip Juranovic due to illness. [1]
Sources
- Croatia vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, head-to-head — 2026-10-06T06:17:15Z
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