09/03/2025: Spain and Italy square off in UEFA Nations League semifinals
A clash of titans: two powerhouse teams battle it out for a spot in the final
Spain and Italy, two of Europe's most decorated footballing nations, will face off in the UEFA Nations League semifinals on Wednesday, September 10. Both teams come into the match in strong form, having won their respective groups in the competition's group stage.
Spain, the reigning world champions, will be looking to add to their impressive trophy cabinet. They have won the UEFA Nations League once before, in 2021, and will be confident of their chances of repeating that success.
Italy, on the other hand, will be looking to prove that they are back among the world's elite. They won the UEFA European Championship in 2021, but they failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair. Both teams have a wealth of attacking talent, and they will be looking to outscore each other in what is sure to be a thrilling encounter.
Predicted lineups
Spain: Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Pedri; Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata, Pablo Sarabia
Italy: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Leonardo Bonucci, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco; Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, Sandro Tonali; Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne
Key players
Spain: Pedri, Gavi, Ferran Torres
Italy: Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, Ciro Immobile
Match details
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 8:45 PM CEST
Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
TV: UEFA.tv, ESPN, beIN SPORTS
Streaming: fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV
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