Date: Sunday 18th June, 2023
Time: 7:45 pm
Stadium de Kuip
Referee Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Croatia
Croatia centre-back Josip Sutalo was seemingly a little worse for wear when he was taken off before extra time against the Dutch, but there is currently nothing to suggest that the Arsenal-linked defender will have to miss the final – music to the ears of Dalic as he works around Josko Gvardiol's absence through injury.
The Chequered Ones did not sustain any serious concerns on Wednesday evening, and Dalic is now blessed with the best kind of selection dilemma up front, as Kramaric aims to fend off the threat of extra-time hero Petkovic, who may be kept in reserve once more given his recent prowess as a substitute – see Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Managing to complete 119 minutes of Wednesday's success, Modric's 37-year-old legs continue to produce the goods, and the Real Madrid man should no doubt don the armband from the first whistle, in spite of the quick turnaround.
Croatia possible starting lineup:
Livakovic; Juranovic, Vida, Sutalo, Perisic; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec
Spain
Similarly, Spain also came through their semi-final with Italy unscathed, although they lost the trio of Juan Bernat, David Garcia and Nico Williams earlier this month, and Leeds United attacker Rodrigo only lasted until the half-time whistle blew on Thursday.
Marco Asensio should no doubt be eyeing a recall to the attack as a result, but Joselu's dramatic late winner is unlikely to be enough to displace Alvaro Morata at the tip of the frontline.
A somewhat surprise starter over Dani Carvajal, 37-year-old Jesus Navas became the oldest male Spaniard to feature in a competitive fixture since 2004, and the Sevilla veteran may have done enough to warrant another start in the final.
Spain possible starting lineup:
Simon; Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba; Merino, Rodri; Asensio, Gavi, Pino; Morata
Prediction: Croatia 2-2 Spain (a.e.t, Croatia to win on penalties)
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