Spain’s first big challenge of the round of 16 is here! La Roja takes on Austria this Thursday, July 2, at the Metropolitano Stadium (21:00h). 🇪🇸⚽

Spain arrives with a perfect record of wins and 9 goals for, showing a flashy and effective style of play. But Austria is no pushover: they finished as the best third in Group B after taking on Brazil and thrashing South Africa, with a solid 4-4-2 system and players like Sabitzer and Laimer who press high and don’t give their opponents a moment to breathe.

Match key points:

· 🧠 Spanish ball control vs the Austrian side’s physical intensity.
· ⚔️ Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams can tip the balance with their pace.
· 🎯 Austria will look for the counterattack and set-piece opportunities.

Prediction: Spain starts as the favorite (65% according to Elo), but Austria is a tough nut to crack. Possible outcomes: 2-1 or a hard-fought 1-0.

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