Spain vs Romania
EURO Qualification
Date: Monday, 18 November 2019
Kick-off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid).
Spanish football was rocked earlier this year by the news of Luis Enrique's daughter died, two months after the former Barcelona star resigned from the role of national coach to focus on family issues.
Moreno during the summer arrival has added to the sense that the team is still in a period of instability after passing through three different managers since June 2018.
Indeed, a pair of pull away in Norway and Sweden last month, which saw Spain recognizes and then scored an injury time winner of each, indicates that this is a team that is currently lacking a sense of assurance when it comes to game management.
What this team does not lack, however, is the wealth of young talent at his disposal, with the likes of Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo and Pau Torres all demonstrated the capacity to succeed on the international stage.
With this game against Romania does not bring serious pressure, Moreno handed the child may end up further possibilities for impressing as Spain prepare for Euro 2020.
For Romania, however, there is a strong sense of uncertainty over the future following a disappointing end to what started out as a promising Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
After winning four of their last seven games ahead against Sweden, side Cosmin Contra who know that a home victory would take them ahead of Sweden into second place ahead of their final group match.
As it was, Romania produce lackluster performance in front of their own fans, failed to mount an adequate response to going 2-0 down after 35 minutes.
In addition, the game was temporarily halted by the referee when Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isaac was subjected to racist abuse after being introduced with 12 minutes to go in Bucharest, leave a bad taste that has become all too familiar in Europe this season.
It is against this background sad that Romania had to travel to Madrid to know that they will need other results to go their way if they qualify for Euro 2020 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Group F is already decided, this should be a one-sided game in Wanda Metropolitano, with Spain likely to initiate an experimental side that can flourish. With their qualification journey is now over after losing to Sweden, Romania may struggle for motivation right from the beginning of this one.
Spain vs Romania Betting tips
Spain -1.5 handicapped @ 1.60 (3/5)
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60 (3/5).
