The Euro 2020 draw held in Bucharest was kind to Spain, who qualified as top of their group. Poland and Sweden are now confirmed rivals, with the last spot to be fought over between Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland.
The "Roja" has dodged a bullet, as it could have drawn Portugal and France, two Euro heavyweights, although Poland pose a threat thanks to their in-form captain Robert Lewandoski, the top goalscorer in Europe at the moment.
Philipp Lahm picked the last rival to face Spain in the Euro: Sweden. The Scandinavians played Spain during the qualifiers, with a 3-0 for Spain and a 1-1 draw making up the scoresheets.
Spain will play their three matches in San Mamés, Bilbao. If they pass as first of group, the next round will be disputed in Glasgow; in Copenhagen, if they pass as second: and the Bilbao or Budapest if it goes through as third.
Luis Enrique can be happy with the first rivals He has avoided the so-called 'group of death' that today are Germany, France and Portugal.
All the groups can be found here.
November 30, 2019