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De la Fuente repeats lineup with Pedri on the bench
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De la Fuente repeats lineup with Pedri on the bench

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente will field the same starting lineup against France in the World Cup semifinal as they did against Belgium.
  • Pedri González, a midfielder from Barcelona, will again be on the bench for the second consecutive match.
  • The starting eleven includes Unai Simón in goal, a defense of Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, and Cucurella, and a midfield of Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, and Dani Olmo.

Spain's national team coach Luis de la Fuente is sticking with the same starting lineup for their World Cup semifinal clash against France. This decision mirrors the team's quarterfinal victory over Belgium, indicating confidence in the established formation and player roles.

Notably, midfielder Pedri González, a key player for Barcelona, will once again be absent from the starting eleven, remaining on the bench for the second consecutive match. De la Fuente has opted to retain Fabián Ruiz in the midfield, partnering him with Rodrigo Hernández and Dani Olmo, suggesting a strategic choice to maintain midfield control and creativity.

The confirmed starting lineup for Spain features Unai Simón in goal. The defense will be anchored by Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, and Cucurella. The midfield trio consists of Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, and Dani Olmo, tasked with dictating play and supporting the attack.

The forward line is expected to feature Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, and Álex Baena, aiming to break down France's formidable defense. The match is set to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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