Morocco v Spain team news: Asensio starts, Morata benched

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Rodon
Clyne
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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.6m	104.5%	Very Likely
Rúben	MCI	5.6m	99.3%	Likely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	100.0%	Very Likely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	99.7%	Likely
Palmer	CHE	10.3m	99.0%	Likely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	92.6%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	86.9%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.2m	85.6%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	85.6%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	80.3%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	78.8%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	78.6%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	71.4%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	69.1%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	68.1%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	67.6%	Unlikely
Raya	ARS	6.0m	67.2%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	67.3%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	65.5%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	64.1%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	61.8%	Unlikely
Semenyo	BOU	7.5m	54.3%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.4m	59.0%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	15.0m	56.9%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	56.5%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	56.3%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	56.6%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	8.6m	48.7%	Unlikely
Foden	MCI	8.8m	48.3%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	51.7%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	50.7%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.6m	49.0%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	48.9%	Unlikely
Flemming	BUR	5.3m	47.7%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	46.7%	Unlikely
Wilson	FUL	5.6m	41.9%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.5m	41.4%	Unlikely
Guéhi	CRY	5.3m	39.3%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.1m	41.6%	Unlikely
Wilson	WHU	5.8m	40.0%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Anthony	BUR	5.3m	111.2%	Very Likely
Minteh	BHA	6.2m	105.8%	Very Likely
Longstaff	LEE	4.9m	104.5%	Very Likely
Nallo	LIV	3.8m	103.1%	Very Likely
Eze	ARS	7.8m	98.7%	Likely
Ndiaye	EVE	6.4m	99.9%	Likely
Muniz	FUL	5.4m	101.2%	Very Likely
Rodon	LEE	4.1m	100.8%	Very Likely
Mayenda	SUN	5.3m	100.5%	Very Likely
Gudmundsson	LEE	3.9m	100.1%	Very Likely
Elanga	NEW	6.6m	99.5%	Likely
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	99.6%	Maybe
Neave	NEW	4.4m	99.2%	Maybe
Lammens	MUN	5.1m	94.7%	Maybe
McKenna	BOU	4.0m	95.3%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	94.7%	Unlikely
Yarmoliuk	BRE	5.0m	95.0%	Unlikely
Balcombe	BRE	4.0m	94.0%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.3%	Unlikely
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	93.1%	Unlikely
Irving	WHU	4.4m	92.2%	Unlikely
Kulusevski	TOT	6.4m	92.3%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	92.4%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	92.1%	Unlikely
Bentley	WOL	4.0m	91.7%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	5.0m	91.2%	Unlikely
Nørgaard	ARS	5.2m	90.6%	Unlikely
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	90.5%	Unlikely
Worrall	BUR	3.9m	89.5%	Unlikely
McAtee	NFO	5.1m	89.3%	Unlikely
João Pedro	CHE	7.3m	87.8%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	88.7%	Unlikely
Sels	NFO	4.7m	87.1%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	86.8%	Unlikely
Danso	TOT	4.3m	86.1%	Unlikely
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	86.7%	Unlikely
Coleman	EVE	4.3m	85.6%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	87.2%	Unlikely
Enzo	CHE	6.6m	83.7%	Unlikely
Bevan	BOU	3.9m	84.0%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Sus
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:16am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C, Inj
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	C
Up	Andersen	FUL	C
Up	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
Up	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:28am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	B
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
Up	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:34am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Down	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
Down	Woltemade	NEW	B

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:43am

Dugout Discussion

6 December 2022 274 comments

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The penultimate World Cup 2022 last-16 clash takes place at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday, as surprise package Morocco meet Spain.

Only an own goal has breached Morocco’s defence so far, while La Roja endured a mixed group stage, thrashing Costa Rica 7-0 but losing to Japan in Matchday 3.

Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT.

Luis Enrique rotated his line-up last time out but has unsurprisingly chosen to recall the likes of Jordi Alba and Aymeric Laporte against Morocco.

Dani Olmo, who missed training after the defeat to Japan, is fit to start and joins Ferran Torres and Marco Asensio in attack. That means Alvaro Morata drops to the bench, despite scoring in each of Spain’s three group-stage games.

Elsewhere, Marco Llorente starts at right-back in place of Cesar Azpilicueta.

As for Morocco, they make one change, bringing in midfielder Selim Amallah to replace Abdelhamid Sabiri.

MATCHDAY 4/ROUND-OF-16 LINE-UPS

Morocco XI: Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui, Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah, Ziyech, Boufal, En-Nesyri

Spain XI: Simon, Llorente, Rodri, Laporte, Alba, Busquets, Gavi, Pedri, Torres, Olmo, Asensio

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gooberman
3 years, 11 days ago
Ronaldo being benched is highly amusing. Bet the whiney little bitch threw his teddies out the pram in the changing rooms. lol
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1. Drexl Spivey
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Or maybe he just feels a bit knackered.
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2. Louis_Sans_Balls
  3 years, 11 days ago
  he has such a puss on his face lol, like a petulant child who's been punished, some blokes never grow up
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ManUtdFan977
3 years, 11 days ago
For next game week Ziyech or paqueta
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Paqueta for me
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2. Krafty Werks
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Paqueta for me.
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3. Cantonesque
  3 years, 11 days ago
  If we are going Paqueta over Ziyech, next question is would we go Bellingham over Paqueta (I am choosing between these three). If already getting Raphinha and Saka. Bellingham looks hot and surely nailed now?
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The Tinkerman
3 years, 11 days ago
IN: Danilo, B. Silva, Casemiro
OUT: Alba, Olmo, Klaasen

Look okay? A bit risky getting Bernardo in before the Portugal game but I’m prettt confident they should brush aside the Swiss.
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Do we have to make the transfers before the game starts, or before it finishes?
  
  Can you afford Paqueta over Casemiro?
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  1. Cantonesque
    3 years, 11 days ago
    Before it finishes.
    
    But I don't think we know if we have extra time lol, it might close at scheduled normal time end? I am hoping the score is clear enough to do them before the 90.
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  2. Cantonesque
    3 years, 11 days ago
    Wait "The Matchday ends at midnight AST on the day of the final fixture in the Matchday" so honestly I don't know.
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  3. Cantonesque
    3 years, 11 days ago
    That Arabia standard time not Atlantic lol, nearly messed me up. Looks like that means 2 hours from now, so basically after normal time!
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I Member
3 years, 11 days ago
Thoughts on these transfers?

OUT: Alba, Olmo, Perisic, Klaassen
IN: Dumfries, Bellingham, Paqueta, Ziyech
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Not sure about the Ziyech pick personally. He was behind the ball defending for so much of the game and probs will be again
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  1. I Member
    3 years, 11 days ago
    I can't see Portugal or Switzerland having nearly as much possession as Spain did.
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2. Baps Hunter
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Is Ziyech booked transfer? He maybe ok pick for next match, but after that?
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  1. I Member
    3 years, 11 days ago
    We have plenty of transfers though.
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NATSTER
3 years, 11 days ago
2 FTs to use with Olmo and Alba to be replaced.

Any must-have players for QF?
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  I guess Dumfries? Hakimi looks good. Paqueta and Foden decent options in midfield
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  1. NATSTER
    3 years, 11 days ago
    Thank you. I don't have any of them and they are interesting.
    
    Dumfries ownership is probably sky-high. Getting him as rank safety might be worth.
    
    Like Foden, but not enough fund if going Dumfries.
    
    It looks like
    
    A: Dumfries + Paqueta
    B: Blind / Hakimi + Foden
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bso
3 years, 11 days ago
Noppert for Morocco GK?
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1. Wirtzle Gummidge
  3 years, 11 days ago
  As Bono says, "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah'
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2. Cantonesque
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Why didn't Bounou play against Belgium? He even sang the anthem before the game as a named started, then mysteriously disappeared. Gives me pause!
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  1. Saka Punch
    3 years, 11 days ago
    He picked up a small injury but fine now (played last 2)
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    1. Cantonesque
      3 years, 11 days ago
      Thanks. Definitely a good alternative to Noppert at same price, as I think I'll get Dumfries and don't want to double up vs Argentina. May go Costa if I have funds (and they qualify!), although I should probably trust Allison to make this moot.
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They are eating the dogs
3 years, 11 days ago
Olmo to:
A)Shaqiri
B)Bernardo Silva
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Krafty Werks
3 years, 11 days ago
Saiss? Do we think he'll be alright to face the winner of Portugal v Switzerland? Or just take Aguerd instead for safety?
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Aguerd looked injured. They even brought out a stretcher although he didn't need it in the end. So Saiss definitely safer
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bso
3 years, 11 days ago
Is Klaassens no longer a starter? should I transfer him out?
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1. Baps Hunter
  3 years, 11 days ago
  I think I would sell him, but I don't have free transfers to do it, Olmo and Alba out is all I can do.
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Freshy
3 years, 11 days ago
Paqueta or T Silva for my 5th Brazilian
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1. dunas_dog
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Pacqueta but keep in mind you cannot use any round of 16 transfers for this as restricted to 4 players from any team- will need to use one of the 5 free transfers from quarter finals when number of players per team rises to 5.
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  1. Freshy
    3 years, 11 days ago
    You are correct Ill have to wait
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CoracAld2831
3 years, 11 days ago
So the deadline for transfers is 4 AM UK Time? (Midnight AST)

According to the rules.
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Saka Punch
3 years, 11 days ago
Foden or Bellingham?
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1. St Pauli Walnuts
  3 years, 10 days ago
  Foden for ceiling, Bell for security. I expect setup will be the same though with Bell the furthest forward of the 3 mids so if you can use the extra cash wisely elsewhere, I'd go him.
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Ronnies
3 years, 11 days ago
If I transfer Alba out now for Dumfries will I lose the 6 points Alba just got for matchday 4 ?

Cheers
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1. ManUtdFan977
  3 years, 11 days ago
  No the transfer goes through next week
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Saka Punch
3 years, 11 days ago
Noppert, Alba, Olmo, Klaassen -> Bounou, Dumfries, Foden, Paqueta.

Good to go?
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1. ManUtdFan977
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Yes I did similar Martinez Olmo alba to alisson paqueta Dumfries
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They are eating the dogs
3 years, 11 days ago
Would you keep Noppert or Martinez?
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1. ManUtdFan977
  3 years, 11 days ago
  I kept noppert and and switched Martinez to alisson
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2. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Personally switching Noppert for Moroc gk. will do Otmanedi to a Brazil defender instead
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Cantonesque
3 years, 11 days ago
Attention anyone planning transfers during the game, the rules say "The Matchday ends at midnight AST on the day of the final fixture in the Matchday" which I believe is after normal time, you can't wait into any extra time that might happen. I think this is correct, glad I checked it.
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CoracAld2831
3 years, 11 days ago
A: Dumfries & Paqueta
B: Marquinhos & Foden

To replace Olmo & Alba
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1. NATSTER
  3 years, 11 days ago
  A seems popular. I somehow like B, but hesitated.
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  1. CoracAld2831
    3 years, 11 days ago
    B seems Nice, but i fear France might very well beat England.
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Louis_Sans_Balls
3 years, 11 days ago
Any idea if Sandro will be back for next match? if not is Militao a safe bet to start? Telles is out
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Was wondering the same. I'm gonna go for him and worst come to worst I'll use a transfer to get Sandro in if he starts
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  1. Saka Punch
    3 years, 11 days ago
    I also think Militao played really well
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    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      3 years, 11 days ago
      hmmm, sounds like that might be the plan, I was also thinking of taking a punt on Guerreiro but risky to add another portuguese without knowing if they qualify lol
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Zimo
3 years, 11 days ago
If Santos has really grown Cajones then I predict Brazil vs Portugal final
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Louis_Sans_Balls
3 years, 11 days ago
Best mid?
A. Foden
B. Bellingham
C. Paquetta
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1. Original Sin
  3 years, 11 days ago
  A
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2. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  All great options. My personal order of preference is Pacq, Foden Bellingham
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3. Baps Hunter
  3 years, 11 days ago
  I think I'll get Foden over Bellingham.
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Original Sin
3 years, 11 days ago
Which Brasil defence to go for apart from Silva?
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1. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  I'm going Militao for value but it's a slight risk
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2. Saka Punch
  3 years, 11 days ago
  If you have the funds Allison or Marquinos
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  1. Baps Hunter
    3 years, 11 days ago
    I agree, they are in my team.
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  2. Original Sin
    3 years, 11 days ago
    Already have Allison.
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3. Louis_Sans_Balls
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Is Danilo now back as well? Another option right?
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gooberman
3 years, 11 days ago
Rather than being proud of the youngster, Ronaldo is probably secretly seething that his replacement has scored!
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gooberman
3 years, 11 days ago
Portugal look better without Ronaldo. Funny that.
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Baps Hunter
3 years, 11 days ago
Who is best ARG def after Otamendi? Unfortunately(?) cannot get 4th BRA def now.
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1. Original Sin
  3 years, 11 days ago
  Acuna
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bso
3 years, 11 days ago
Aaargghhh....Why are all the best player forwards with so few great mids?
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gooberman
3 years, 11 days ago
After all these days of football feasts since the world cup started, there are now no games until Friday! Dont know what Im going to do!
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