Spain and the Netherlands face off in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final on Sunday, with everything still up for grabs after a thrilling 2-2 draw in Rotterdam.
Oranje fought back from an early deficit to lead 2-1, but Mikel Merino’s late equalizer ensured La Roja left with a result. Spain, the defending Nations League champions, will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in competitive matches, which dates back to March 2023. With a semi-final spot on the line, Luis de la Fuente’s men will be determined to finish the job in front of their home fans.
For the Netherlands, confidence remains high despite the late setback in the first leg. Ronald Koeman’s squad showed their resilience, but Jorrel Hato’s red card in the closing stages proved costly. Even so, Oranje have lost just once in their last seven matches and will take inspiration from their deep Euro 2024 run.
They’ll need to be disciplined defensively and clinical in attack to knock out Spain, who have dominated their head-to-head meetings in recent years. A win in Madrid would send a strong message that the Dutch are ready to compete for silverware again on the international stage.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Netherlands vs. Spain live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/ALive stream: Fubo
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options in English language are available on Fubo. For Spanish-language viewers, the game will air live on ViX.
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What time does Netherlands vs. Spain kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, March 23 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Mar. 23 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Mar. 23 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Mar. 23 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Mar. 23 | 12:45 p.m. |
Netherlands vs. Spain lineups, team news
For the Netherlands, Jorrel Hato’s suspension after his red card means a defensive reshuffle, with Jeremie Frimpong likely shifting to right-back and Lutsharel Geertruida slotting in on the left. Jurrien Timber is unavailable due to illness, but Ian Maatsen has been called up as cover.
In attack, Ronald Koeman could make adjustments, with Xavi Simons pushing for a start on the right, while Memphis Depay is set to continue as the focal point up front. Cody Gakpo and Justin Kluivert are also in contention as the Dutch aim to break Spain’s impressive home record.
Netherlands predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Frimpong, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Geertruida — Reijnders, F de Jong — Simons, Kluivert, Gakpo — Memphis.
Injured: TimberSuspended: Hato
Spain will be without young center-back Pau Cubarsi, who was forced off in the first leg and has since withdrawn from the squad. His absence could open the door for Dean Huijsen to make his full debut in defense after coming off the bench on Thursday.
Despite Merino’s late heroics and Dani Olmo’s creativity, both are expected to remain impact substitutes, with Álvaro Morata leading the attack once again. Aside from Cubarsi, Spain have reported no fresh injury concerns and are likely to stick with a similar lineup as they look to secure a semi-final spot.
Spain predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Simon (GK) — Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella — Pedri, Zubimendi, Ruiz — Yamal, Morata, N Williams.
Injured: CubarsiSuspended: None
UEFA Nations League schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, March 23
Play-offs A/B
- Hungary vs. Turkey (1:00 p.m.) (Agg 1-3)
- Scotland vs. Greece (1:00 p.m.) (Agg 1-0)
- Serbia vs. Austria (1:00 p.m.) (Agg 1-1)
- Belgium vs. Ukraine (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 1-3)
Play-offs B/C
- Georgia vs. Armenia (10:00 a.m.) (Agg 3-0)
- Iceland vs. Kosovo (1:00 p.m.) (Agg 1-2)
- Slovenia vs. Slovakia (1:00 p.m.) (Agg 0-0)
- Ireland vs. Bulgaria (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 2-1)
Quarter-finals
- France vs. Croatia (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 0-2)
- Germany vs. Italy (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 2-1)
- Portugal vs. Denmark (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 0-1)
- Spain vs. Netherlands (3:45 p.m.) (Agg 2-2)
