If someone had offered the Slovaks to place in the next phase in the last round before the start of the European Championship, it is certain that the players of this national team would have accepted it with open arms. In the first round, the second-placed selection of Group E played a fantastic match and celebrated against the favored Poland, and that duel ended with the result 2:1. In the second round, Slovakia opted for a somewhat more defensive approach in the duel with Sweden, which did not pay off in the end, as they conceded a goal ten minutes before the end of the match, which was crucial in the end when it came to that match. In general, all fans of this selection can be more than satisfied with the games of their players at the European Championship, although the placement in the knockout phase would be a huge success, and only the match with Spain separates them from that, in which they are certainly not without chances.

If we look at everything, it is somehow the impression that Spain is very likely the biggest disappointment so far at the European Championship. Luis Enrique's team is currently only in third place in the table in their group, with only two points, since the "fury" drew in both of their games. In the first round, Spain played a goalless match against Sweden, although Alvaro Morata and his friends had several colossal chances to score, but there was a lack of concentration in the end. Spain team did not provide any better game in the second round when they drew against Poland, and that duel ended with the result 1:1. Spain took the lead with a goal by Morata after a rather suspicious situation, while Robert Lewandowski brought the equalizer, and what we must mention is that Spain missed a penalty in the 58th minute, which was shot by Moreno, who has a great season behind him.

If Spain does not score a goal on time, the chances are high that the game will slip in the direction they do not want to go. And scoring that first goal will be their biggest problem in this match. With the extreme inefficiency of its attackers, Spain will have to deal with a very experienced defense of the Slovaks. Led by veterans Hubocan and Pekarik and backed by the excellent Skriniar and Satka, Slovakia has a defense to respect. Considering that this may be the last big competition for the great Kucka and Hamsik, I expect a very tough match that will be decided by the smallest details.