UEFA Euro 2020 preview: Can 3-time champion Spain spring a surprise this term?

The 2020 UEFA Euro is all set to occur from June 11 across Europe. Quite a few top sides have won the same every edition, while Spain happens to be one of them, having won it on three occasions. However, is the side bold enough to win its fourth this term?

The European football fraternity is all set to be lit up as the UEFA Euro 2020 commences from June 11 and would be played all across Europe. A total of 24 teams are set to battle it out, including former three-time champion Spain.

Spain happens to be the joint-most successful team in the competition along with Germany, while it is also the only side to have successfully defended the crown. However, does it have what it takes to become the champion for the fourth time? In the same light, we present the team preview for the tournament.

The European football fraternity is all set to be lit up as the UEFA Euro 2020 commences from June 11 and would be played all across Europe. A total of 24 teams are set to battle it out, including former three-time champion Spain.

Spain happens to be the joint-most successful team in the competition along with Germany, while it is also the only side to have successfully defended the crown. However, does it have what it takes to become the champion for the fourth time? In the same light, we present the team preview for the tournament.

Team composition
In the goalkeeping department, Manchester United's David de Gea continues to be the first-choice one, while Unai Simón is the one who could assist him.

Team composition
In the goalkeeping department, Manchester United's David de Gea continues to be the first-choice one, while Unai Simón is the one who could assist him.

As for the defence, it would be headlined by veteran Jordi Alba, along with César Azpilicueta, while José Gayà is one of the rising stars in the department for the side.

As for the defence, it would be headlined by veteran Jordi Alba, along with César Azpilicueta, while José Gayà is one of the rising stars in the department for the side.

Considering the midfield, it would be led by veteran Sergio Busquets of Barcelona. His support would be Koke and Thiago, while Manchester City's duo Ferran Torres and Rodri are also set to be effective.

Considering the midfield, it would be led by veteran Sergio Busquets of Barcelona. His support would be Koke and Thiago, while Manchester City's duo Ferran Torres and Rodri are also set to be effective.

In the forward line-up, the side lacks depth, with Juventus's Álvaro Morata being the only prominent name. Although Villareal's Gerard Moreno and Barca's Pedri are likely to come in handy, the lack of enough experience would make the side depend a lot on Morata.

Players to watch out
Morata: The Juventus striker had a decent season, despite not helping the side retain the Serie A crown. However, scoring 20 goals in 44 games across competitions is worthy enough to gain some confidence and help Spain stay in contention.

In the forward line-up, the side lacks depth, with Juventus's Álvaro Morata being the only prominent name. Although Villareal's Gerard Moreno and Barca's Pedri are likely to come in handy, the lack of enough experience would make the side depend a lot on Morata.

Players to watch out
Morata: The Juventus striker had a decent season, despite not helping the side retain the Serie A crown. However, scoring 20 goals in 44 games across competitions is worthy enough to gain some confidence and help Spain stay in contention.

Busquets: The skipper from Barcelona had a shaky season, failing to score a single goal in 50 games across tournaments. Nonetheless, he was an influential playmaker, while his experience of having played more than 100 games for Spain is sure to prove valuable for the side.

Busquets: The skipper from Barcelona had a shaky season, failing to score a single goal in 50 games across tournaments. Nonetheless, he was an influential playmaker, while his experience of having played more than 100 games for Spain is sure to prove valuable for the side.

De Gea: The goalkeeper has not had the best of the season for United, despite the side finishing in the second spot in the English Premier League. Although he might not be the best in the world anymore, he is still Spain's number one and will have a task at hand to become The Wall again he was once famous for.

De Gea: The goalkeeper has not had the best of the season for United, despite the side finishing in the second spot in the English Premier League. Although he might not be the best in the world anymore, he is still Spain's number one and will have a task at hand to become The Wall again he was once famous for.

Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Unai Simón and Robert Sánchez.
Defenders: Jordi Alba, César Azpilicueta, José Gayà, Diego Llorente, Pau Torres, Eric García and Aymeric Laporte.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Koke, Thiago, Marcos Llorente, Ferran Torres, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Adama Traoré and Pablo Sarabia.
Strikers: Álvaro Morata, Gerard Moreno, Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri.

Chances and Predictions
Spain finished unbeaten in the qualifiers, with wight wins and a couple of draws. Placed in a tough group alongside Sweden, Poland and Slovakia, Spain will have to pull up its socks. However, considering the overall depth and strength, it lacks enough firepower to win the title. Thus, we feel it might not pull off beyond the quarters.

Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Unai Simón and Robert Sánchez.
Defenders: Jordi Alba, César Azpilicueta, José Gayà, Diego Llorente, Pau Torres, Eric García and Aymeric Laporte.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Koke, Thiago, Marcos Llorente, Ferran Torres, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Adama Traoré and Pablo Sarabia.
Strikers: Álvaro Morata, Gerard Moreno, Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri.

Chances and Predictions
Spain finished unbeaten in the qualifiers, with wight wins and a couple of draws. Placed in a tough group alongside Sweden, Poland and Slovakia, Spain will have to pull up its socks. However, considering the overall depth and strength, it lacks enough firepower to win the title. Thus, we feel it might not pull off beyond the quarters.

Spain's schedule (Group E)
June 14: vs Sweden (Seville)
June 19: vs Poland (Seville)
June 23: vs Slovakia (Seville)

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Spain's schedule (Group E)
June 14: vs Sweden (Seville)
June 19: vs Poland (Seville)
June 23: vs Slovakia (Seville)

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