Slovakia U21 and Spain U21, set for June 11, 2025, at Tehelné Pole in Bratislava, marks an important event in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. This tournament serves as a platform for young talents to showcase their skills on an international stage. Slovakia, as the host nation, aims to leverage home advantage while Spain enters the competition with a rich history and strong expectations . The head-to-head statistics favor Spain, who has historically dominated this fixture; however, Slovakia's recent victory over Spain in March 2024 adds an intriguing dynamic to this encounter .
Slovakia are making a third appearance at this competition and a second as hosts. The first time they hosted it, they finished fourth, and it was Spain who beat them in the bronze match.
In 2017 they made a second appearance but couldn’t get past the group stage. In their final friendly before heading into the tournament, Slovakia drew 2-2 with Slovenia. They are now winless in five matches.
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Spain are one of the experienced campaigners at this level. Here they come seeking a sixth European U21 title. They have appeared in six of the last seven finals and won three titles in that period and are rightly coming into this as favorites.
Slovakia Under-21 possible starting lineup:
Belko; Kopasek, Uljaky, Jakubko, Javorcek; Sauer, Nebyla, Svidersky; Holly, Marcelli, Cerepkai
Spain Under-21 possible starting lineup:
Iturbe; Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, Martin; Jauregizar, Guerra; Lopez, Torre, Moleiro; Joseph
Slovakia's potential for counter-attacks. Additionally, the match will be broadcast live via ViX in the United States at noon ET , providing fans an opportunity to engage with this exciting opener of Group A.
Despite Spain's winless record in 2025, their superior squad should allow them to comfortably defeat Slovakia and start their campaign strong.However, complacency could be their undoing. Slovakia, while weaker on paper, are a gritty and determined side, capable of causing an upset if Spain underestimate them. Their defensive organization and reliance on counter-attacks could frustrate the Spanish attack, especially if the midfield fails to provide sufficient creativity. A fast start will be key for Spain to settle any nerves and assert their dominance early on. If they allow Slovakia to gain a foothold in the game, it could become a tense and uncomfortable evening for La Furia Roja.
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