Spain vs. Cape Verde: World Cup Opener Lineups and Early Minutes
Quick Look
- Spain and Cape Verde are facing off in their World Cup opener in Atlanta.
- Teenage star Lamine Yamal is a substitute for Spain, while Cape Verde's starting lineup includes Dublin-born Roberto Lopes.
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Why It Matters
Spain and Cape Verde are playing their World Cup opener in Atlanta. Spain has named teenage star Lamine Yamal among the substitutes, while Cape Verde's lineup includes Dublin-born defender Roberto Lopes.
Cape Verde have shown a few signs of nerves in the opening minutes, with Diney Borges sending one pass straight out of play.
As expected, Cape Verde appear to be lining up in a defensive 5-4-1 shape. Spain have enjoyed most of the possession and are moving the ball around in the opposition half, but neither side has created a clear chance so far.
Scoreline: Spain 0 - 0 Cape Verde
Spain have named teenage star Lamine Yamal among the substitutes for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta. If he comes on, it will be the Barcelona winger's first appearance since April 22.
Captaincy duties have been handed to Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Spain's starting side also features Marc Cucurella, whose transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid was confirmed earlier on Monday.
Spain XI: Unai Simon, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Fabian Ruiz, Gavi, Rodri, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal.
For World Cup newcomers Cape Verde, Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes, who was born in Dublin, has been named in the starting lineup. Veteran winger Ryan Mendes, who previously spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest, will lead the side as captain.
Cape Verde XI: Vozinha, Steven Borges, Roberto Lopes, Logan Costa Lopes Cabral, Moreira, Pina, Cabral, Monteiro, Duarte, Livramento, Ryan Mendes.
