Spain haven't been perfect in their opening three Euro 2016 qualification matches, and find themselves down in second place, three points adrift of table-toppers Slovakia heading into the fourth matchday. However, Vicente del Bosque's side shouldn't have a problem recording their third victory on Saturday, as they welcome Belarus to the southern province of Huelva. The minnows have picked up just a point from their first three games, and sit joint-bottom of the group.
Spain vs. Belarus live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch Euro 2016 qualifying online
Spain should record a comfortable victory over Belarus in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday.
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They’re likely to shape up with an extremely defensive formation in this match, and will presumably just seek to limit their losses. Fortunately for them, Spain will be without Chelsea forward Diego Costa, who wasn’t called up due to injury. His domestic and international teammate, midfielder Cesc Fàbregas, is also unavailable after withdrawing from the Spain squad with a hamstring problem.
Key player - Paco Alcácer (Spain)
In the absence of Diego Costa, Valencia starlet Paco Alcácer is expected to get the nod up top in this match. The striker has scored a goal in all three of Spain's Euro 2016 qualifying games so far, and looks set for a long, successful career. Don't be surprised if he gets on the scoresheet once again as Belarus come to town.
Key question - For how long with Vicente del Bosque stick by Iker Casillas?
Iker Casillas is one of the greatest goalkeepers of modern times, and has pretty much won all there is to win. Alas, he’s now 33 years old, and hasn’t been at his best for quite a while now. Despite a disastrous World Cup, he still has the No. 1 shirt over Manchester United’s superior shot-stopper David de Gea, and is expected to start against Belarus. It could well be something they could capitalise on.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 8:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Colombino, Huelva, Spain
TV: ESPN Deportes (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet regional networks (Canada), Sky Sports 5/HD (U.K.), TVE La 1 (Spain), Belarus 2 (Belarus)
Online: ESPN3 Online-App (U.S.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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