Game between Spain and Brazil will not have the presence of VAR; understand

Friendly

Contrary to what happened in the game between Brazil and England, last Saturday (23), at Wembley, the match between Spain and Brazil will not have the presence of VAR.

Spain and Brazil hold an international friendly, this Tuesday (26), surrounded by expectation at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, in Madrid. Contrary to what happened in the game between Brazil and England, last Saturday (23), at Wembley, the match between Spain and Brazil will not have the presence of VAR.

According to information from ESPN, the decision to give up video refereeing was taken by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which is the organizer of the match. In contact with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the Spanish Federation argued that it did not see the need for VAR for the game.

The refereeing will be carried out by the Portuguese António Nobre, assisted by Bruno Miguel Alves de Jesus and Luciano António Gómez Maia.

Retrospect

Since 2013, this will be the first time that the teams have faced each other. The retrospect is positive for the canary who beat Spain 3-0, at Maracanã, in the Confederations Cup final. In addition to counting, in 9 clashes, with 5 wins and 2 draws. Spain only came out on top twice in the competitions.

This will be Dorival’s second match leading the team. Brazil is coming off a great debut with a 1-0 victory over England, last Saturday (23), which ended the series of three consecutive defeats for the team previously led by Fernando Diniz.

Spain is seeking rehabilitation after falling 1-0 to James Rodríguez’s Colombia, last Friday (22), at the Olympic Stadium in London.

The game

According to the Spanish media, coach Luis de la Fuente should opt for a very offensive lineup, with a light midfield and an attack with two young and fast wingers.

With that, Spain must go to the field with: Unai Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte and Grimaldo; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz and Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Morata.

On the Brazilian side, Dorival Júnior reported that Endrick will not start, despite having scored the winning goal against England at the weekend.

Dorival’s plan is to form with: Bento, Danilo, Fabrício Bruno, Beraldo and Wendell; Bruno Guimarães, João Gomes and Lucas Paquetá; Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Raphinha.

Brazil’s next games

Spain (F) – 03/26, 5:30 pm (Brasília time) – Friendly

Mexico (F) – 08/06, to be defined – Friendly

United States (F) – 12/06, 8pm (Brasília time) – Friendly

*With information from ESPN

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