Schedule Day 2- match 3

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), David De Gea (Manchester United)

Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Xavi (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Manchester United), David Silva (Manchester City)

Forwards: Pedro (Barcelona), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Fernando Torres (Chelsea).

Netherlands Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Tim Krul (Newcastle), Michel Vorm (Swansea)

Defenders: Daley Blind (Ajax), Daryl Janmaat (Feyenoord), Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord), Bruno Martins Indi (Feyenoord), Joel Veltman (Ajax), Paul Verhaegh (Augsburg), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Stefan de Vrij (Feyenoord)

Midfielders: Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Leroy Fer (Norwich), Jonathan De Guzman (Swansea), Nigel de Jong (AC Milan), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV Eindhoven)

Forwards: Memphis Depay (PSV), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04), Dirk Kuijt (Fenerbahce), Jeremain Lens (Dynamo Kiev), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich).

Much need not be said about the statistics of the Spanish team as the quality of stars is unmatched, the strategic possession and tactics have made Spain invincible through the years. The football wizards Iniesta and Xavi, the assists of David Silva, the perfect finishing of Costa, pace of Jordi Alba, Quick dribbles of Pedro, scoring charts of Villa and the canon shots of Alonso will all be on display at Arena Fonte Nova. The defensive wall made by Ramos, Alba and Pique will be prove very hard to be defeated.

The Netherlands runners up of 2010 finals, will be charging with aggression to sneak a goal at early stages. however, the defensive zone will have the most difficult job safeguarding the zone. The midfielder Sneijder and Guzman will be looking to create a very fast counter attack and assist the athletic sprinter Robben along with Van Persie will try to capitalize on his run and snatch away valuable points.

Watch For:

Robben

David Silva

Pedro (will come on from bench)

Score

Spain 3 : Netherlands 2