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Harry Latham-Coyle

Is Netherlands v Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Nations League quarter-final

The Netherlands and Spain battle for a semi-final spot as the Nations League knockout rounds get underway.

The pair will vie for last-eight success across two legs and four days, with the Dutch hosting the first half of the tie before travelling to Valencia on Sunday.

The Euro 2024 winners topped Group 4 having dropped just two points, while their opponents finished second behind Germany in Group 3.

The victor will progress to the finals tournament in either Italy or Germany next June.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is the Netherlands vs Spain?

The first leg of the Nations League quarter-final is due to kick off at 7.45pm GMT on Thursday 20 March at De Kuip in Rotterdam.

How can I watch it?

There is no television coverage of the fixture in the United Kingdom. The game will, however, be available on Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view for £2.49, coverage starts at 7:35pm GMT, and fans can stream the contest live online with the Viaplay International YouTube channel.

Team news

Ronald Koeman has made eight changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Bosnia last time out.

Bert Verbruggen replaces Flekken in goal, while it looks like a three-at-the-back with de Ligt and de Vrij coming out for Virgil van Dijk and Jan Paul van Hecke. Jorrel Hato keeps his place, with Frimpong and Lutsharel Geertruida at wing-back.

In midfield, Koopmeiners and Wieffer drop out for Frenkie de Jong and Tijani Reijnders, while Zirkzee, Noa Lang and Brian Brobbey are replaced in attack by Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.

Meanwhile, Luis de la Fuente has made six changes to the side that beat Switzerland 3-2 in the final group game.

Unai Simon returns in goal, while in defence Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella come in as full-backs in place of Oscar Mingueza and Alex Grimaldo. Robin Le Normand takes the place of Aitor Paredes and partners Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi at centre-back.

In midfield, Martin Zubimendi replaces injured Barca man Marc Casado, and in the attacking positions, Yeremy Pino makes way for Lamine Yamal on the right.

Confirmed line-ups

Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Van Dijk, Hato, van Hecke; Frimpong, Reijnders, De Jong; Geertruida; Gakpo, Kluivert, Memphis.

Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.

Odds

Netherlands win 11/5

Draw 41/17

Spain win 7/5

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