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Group H

Uruguay v Spain

Estadio Akron · Zapopan

Full time
0 – 1
HT 0–1
4-1-4-1formations4-2-3-1
🧑‍⚖️ Ismail Elfath🌦️ 19°C · light rain

Match Report

AI-generated

Spain won 0-1 at Estadio Akron. Scorers: Álex Baena 42'. URU held 33% possession with a field tilt of 53%.

Styles

Tactical identities

URU Patient possessionvsESP Dominant high press

Uruguay's patient possession against Spain's dominant high press — a contrast in approach. Shapes: 4-1-4-1 v 4-3-3.

Match Stats

URU vs ESP

33%Possession67%
5Shots6
1On target1
0xG0
1Big chances1
1Corners6
53%Field tilt47%
76%Pass acc.89%
11.7PPDA7.5
14Fouls14

Timeline

Key events

  • 42′⚽Álex Baena
  • 45′🔁Manuel Ugarte
  • 46′🟨Álex Baena
  • 46′🔁Fernando Muslera
  • 54′🟨Juan Sanabria
  • 57′🔁Federico Valverde
  • 58′🟨Guillermo Varela
  • 60′🔁Pedri
  • 60′🔁Mikel Merino
  • 66′🔁Álex Baena
  • 70′🔁Juan Sanabria
  • 76′🔁Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 76′🔁Lamine Yamal
  • 90′🟨Nicolás de la Cruz
  • 90′🟥Agustín Canobbio