Report Portugal At The UEFA Nations League Closing Match, The Spanish National Team Brings A Double Mission

Spanish national team coach Luis Enrique. (Photo: Instagram.com/@sefutbol)

JAKARTA - The Spanish national team will undergo a closing match against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League A2 Group, Wednesday, September 28 in the morning WIB. La Furia Roja brings on a double mission.

In addition to wanting to qualify for the UEFA Nations League semifinals, Spain also wants to strengthen their mentality ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

''The victory over Portugal will be the best way to look at the 2022 World Cup. In the last three meetings with them (Portugal), we are picking a draw. Now, we are coming to Braga with the main target of winning too to qualify,' said Spain coach Luis Enrique.

Previously, Spain had to be willing to shift from the top of the standings and exchange places with Portugal. This happened after they lost 1-2 to Switzerland.

The defeat to Switzerland was a setback after never losing eight games before. Enrique also could not hide his disappointment with the performance of his team.

The former Barcelona coach even called the moment his team's worst performance since he was trusted to return to La Furia Roja.

Spain's failure in anticipating set-pieces and counter-attacks as well as deadlocks while in front of the opponent's defense is a separate record.

This problem must be addressed immediately because the Spanish national team has had to appear in the 2022 World Cup finals in less than two months.

Enrique no longer wants to waste time and hopes that his foster children can get up soon.

On the other hand, the record for meeting Spain and Portugal in the last ten matches is actually quite balanced.

Of the 10 parties, six matches ended in a draw, while Portugal and Spain won two wins.