It has been a hugely underwhelming World Cup so far for Uruguay and draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia mean their hopes of progressing through to the round of 32 are in serious peril.
Only a win against European champions Spain would guarantee them a place in the first knockout stage although a draw may be enough depending on results elsewhere.
But with reports suggesting all is not well behind the scenes in the Uruguay camp, a positive performance tonight appears a long shot.
Spain are all but through but need a win to guarantee top spot in Group H. Luis de la Fuente’s side started slowly with a draw against Cape Verde but looked back to their best in thrashing Saudi Arabia last time out.
URUGUAY TEAM NEWS
Uruguay: Muslera, Caceres, Varela, Olivera, Ugarte, Bentancur, Valverde, Canobbio, Araujo, Sanabria, Nunez
Uruguay Substitutes: Rochet, Mele, Gimenez, Araujo, Vina, Bueno, De la Cruz, De Arrascaeta, Martinez, Piquerez, Zalazar, Pellestri, Rodriguez, Aguirre, Vinas
SPAIN TEAM NEWS
Spain: Simon, Llorente, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella, Merino, Baena, Rodri, Pedri, Yamal, Oyarzabal
Spain Substitutes: Raya, Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Garcia, Porro, Ruiz, Gavi, Zubimendi, Torres, Olmo, Pino, Williams, Munoz, Iglesias
Where to watch Uruguay v Spain: TV and online streams
Uruguay versus Spain kicks off at 1am in the early hours of Saturday morning. You can watch it on ITV1 and stream via ITVX.
Stats for Uruguay v Spain
- Spain have won five and drawn five of 10 previous meetings with Uruguay
- Their last meeting came at the 2013 Confederations Cup with Spain winning 2-1
- Spain are unbeaten in their last 33 games
- Uruguay have not won any of their last six games, drawing five
