Comments and predictions for U23 Morocco vs U23 Spain: Sending the bulls home
Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the performance, expected lineup, and predicts the score of the match between U23 Morocco vs U23 Spain at the 2024 Olympics taking place at 11:00 p.m. on August 5.
As the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, the U23 teams of Morocco and U23 Spain will face off in what promises to be a dramatic match at Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.
This is not only a decisive battle for the ticket to the final but also an opportunity for the two teams to prove their strength and ambition on the international stage.
Latest expected lineup for U23 Morocco vs U23 Spain
U23 Morocco: Mohamedi; Hakimi, Boukamir, El Azzouzi, El Ouahdi; Targhalline, Richardson; Akhomach, El Khannouss, Ezzalzouli; Rahimi
Spain U23: Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; D. Lopez, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
Latest comments on the match between U23 Morocco vs U23 Spain
After the unexpected defeat to U23 Egypt in the group stage, coach Santi Denia made tactical and personnel adjustments. The Spanish U23 squad returned to full strength in the quarter-final match, defeating U23 Japan 3-0.
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez produced a superb performance with two fine goals, and Abel Ruiz continued his impressive scoring form. Spain, who won Olympic gold on home soil in 1992 and reached the final in Sydney 2000, are aiming to surpass their performance of three years ago in Tokyo, and will be hoping for the brilliance of young talents such as Pau Cubarsi and Samu Omorodion, as well as the tactical mastery of coach Denia.
Morocco U23s have had an impressive run at Paris 2024, and the team is currently led by captain Achraf Hakimi. After beating the U23s of the United States 4-0 in the quarter-finals, the North African side have shown their strong attacking prowess and solid defense. Soufiane Rahimi, with five goals in four matches, will be the main threat to the Spanish defense.
With outstanding wingers like Ilias Akhomach and Abde Ezzalzouli, Morocco promises to bring dangerous attacks. This team is also highly appreciated for its defensive ability with the central defender duo Mehdi Boukamir and Oussama El Azzouzi.
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.U23 Morocco vs U23 Spainas follows:
- Sportsmole:U23 Morocco 3-2 U23 Spain (after extra time)
- WhoScore:U23 Morocco 2-2 U23 Spain
- We predict:U23 Morocco 1-1 U23 Spain (Morocco won on penalties)