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March 20, 2025
Here are some key facts about matches between the Netherlands and Spain, two historically strong football nations:
TODAY'S PREDICTION
Spain win or draw
Total goals - over 0.5
Goals second half - over 0.5
First team to score - Spain
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Head-to-Head Record:
Total Matches Played: 11 (as of October 2023)
Netherlands Wins: 4
Spain Wins: 5
Draws: 2
Notable Matches:
2010 FIFA World Cup Final:
Result: Spain 1-0 Netherlands (AET)
Key Moment: Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 116th minute.
Significance: Spain won their first-ever World Cup, while the Netherlands finished as runners-up for the third time.
UEFA Euro 1984:
Result: Spain 1-1 Netherlands (Spain won 5-4 on penalties)
Significance: Spain advanced to the final, where they lost to France.
UEFA Euro 2008 Group Stage:
Result: Netherlands 3-0 Spain
Key Players: Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wesley Sneijder were standout performers for the Dutch.
Style of Play:
Netherlands: Known for "Total Football," a fluid and attacking style emphasizing positional interchange and creativity.
Spain: Famous for "Tiki-Taka," a possession-based style focused on short passing and maintaining control.
Key Players (Historically):
Netherlands: Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben.
Spain: Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, David Villa.
Recent Encounters:
The two teams have met sporadically in recent years, often in friendly matches or UEFA Nations League fixtures. Their rivalry remains significant due to their footballing histories and the 2010 World Cup final.
Fun Fact:
The 2010 World Cup final was one of the most physical finals in history, with 14 yellow cards issued (9 to the Netherlands, 5 to Spain), including a red card for Dutch defender John Heitinga.
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