Football Match Preview: Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 - Analysis & Insights
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Football Match Preview: Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 - Analysis & Insights

03/08/24 14:36

Match Preview: Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 - Expert Analysis

Morocco play Spain in the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Men's Football tournament with a podium finish on the line for both sides on Monday night.

Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 Standings

Morocco and Spain have both reached the Semi-Finals deservedly, having both played four matches at the tournament so far.

Morocco have won three and lost one so far this tournament. They lost to Ukraine 2-1 in the group and were also fortunate to beat Argentina in their opening group game as a VAR call two hours after the match disallowed a late equaliser, giving Morocco a crucial win to escape the group. Morocco have an aggregate score of 10-3 so far in the Olympics, showcasing their great goalscoring talent

Spain have won three and lost one out of their four matches, losing their final group game to Egypt having already qualified for the Quater-Finals. Spain have an aggregate score of 9-4, clearly showing they are just as capable in attack as Morocco, however, Morocco have managed one more clean sheet than the Spaniards.

Form in the last 4 games:

Morocco: W, L, W, W

Spain: W, W, L, W.

Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 top scorers

Morocco's top scorer and the Olympic Men's top scorer so far this tournament is Soufiane Rahimi with five goals, after scoring in every match so far for Morocco.

Spain's current top scorer in the Olympics is Fermin Lopez who is tied in second as the top scorer in the competition with 3 goals.

Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 Team News

There are no suspensions or injuries from both sides' previous matches.

Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 Predicted Line-ups

Morocco U23: Mohamedi; Hakimi, Boukamir, El Azzouzi, El Ouahdi; Targhalline, Richardson; Akhomach, El Khannouss, Ezzalzouli; Rahimi.

Spain U23: Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; D. Lopez, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz.

Morocco U23 vs Spain U23 Player to Watch

It's impossible to avoid discussing Soufiane Rahimi, as top scorer of the tournament, all eyes are on him to score for the fifth game in a row. A win on Monday would guarantee atleast a Silver medal for Morocco which after the recent Semi Final in the 2022 World Cup would be another great story for the nation.

Where can I watch Morocco U23 vs Spain U23?

This match is available to watch on Discovery + in the UK.

Benji Kosartiyer
Journalist
Isaac Dodshon

Writer

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