Denmark vs. Spain: Anticipated Lineups, Injury Updates, and Absences as Lamine Yamal Misses Out

Spain aims to build on their recent achievements under coach Luis de la Fuente.

After clinching the UEFA Nations League title for the 2022/23 season, Spain went on to secure victory in Euro 2024 and now eye success in the 2024/25 Nations League.

They will face Denmark on Friday evening in Copenhagen, who are currently their nearest rivals in League A Group 4. A draw would help Spain maintain their lead, while a win would solidify their position at the top of the group. Regardless of the match outcome, they are nearly assured a place in the quarter-finals.

The Sporting News provides a preview of this clash, discussing team news and player injuries as de la Fuente and his young team pursue further accolades.

Denmark vs. Spain, confirmed line-ups and team updates

Denmark will miss versatile wing-back Joakim Maehle due to injury, alongside Rasmus Kristensen, but manager Brian Rieme has a solid squad to choose from.

The key players Kasper Schmeichel, Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Jannik Vestergaard are expected to start against Spain.

Denmark (4-2-3-1, left to right): Schmeichel (GK) — Bah, Vestergaard, Nelsson, Kristiansen — Højbjerg, Norgaard — Gronbaek, Eriksen, Isaksen — Hojlund

Spain is set to be without the recent Ballon D’Or winner Rodri, who is sidelined with an ACL injury. They will also miss promising talent Lamine Yamal, goalkeeper Unai Simon, and midfielder Aleix Garcia, who was seen as a potential replacement for Rodri. Additionally, Dani Carvajal is out for the season following knee surgery.

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino is predicted to start in midfield alongside Martin Zubimendi, who has been linked with a move to the Gunners. Alvaro Morata is a minor doubt as he has missed a few training sessions this week despite being included in the squad.

Spain (4-3-3, left to right): Raya (GK) — Porro, Vivian, Laporte, Cucurella — Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri — Oyarzabal, Morata, Williams

Denmark vs. Spain how to watch: live stream and TV details

Here’s where you can catch this UEFA Nations League game across different regions: