Matildas vs. Spain live score, updates, highlights and lineups from Cup of Nations clash in Australia
Australia and Spain will look to fine-tune their World Cup preparations tonight when they face off in the Cup of Nations.
The Matildas beat the Czech Republic 4-0 on Matchday 1 while La Roja will look to build on a 3-0 win over Jamaica.
Can the likes of Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord lead the Matildas to their first win against Spain, or will their opponents maintain their 100% record against the home side?
The Sporting News will be following the game live from CommBank Stadium with live results updates and commentary.
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Matildas vs Spain Score
| 1H | 2H | final | |
| Australia | – | – | – |
| Spain | – | – | – |
Matildas vs Spain live updates, highlights from the Cup of Nations clash
30 minutes to kick-off: It wasn’t a happy result for Australia last time they faced Spain… La Roja beat the Matildas in a friendly last year to emerge 7-0 victors. This time, however, it should be much tighter.
45 minutes to kick-off: After a frustrating first half against the Czech Republic on Thursday, the Matildas finally found their groove and scored four goals in the second period. According to coach Tony Gustavsson, it was Sam Kerr’s team talk that sparked the turnaround. Your leadership will be key again tonight.
60 minutes to kick-off: Team sheets are here! Caitlin Foord is the headline change for Australia, stepping in for Mary Fowler. On the visitors’ side, Codina Panedas replaced Oroz Areta in midfield.
The full starting XI can be seen below.
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The Matildas will look to avenge their previous 7-0 friendly defeat at La Roja and will have the home crowd behind them tonight.
Both sides are winning from day one so we should be in for a high-class affair at CommBank Stadium.
Tony Gustavsson has called Clare Hunt into the starting XI after her impressive debut performance against the Czech Republic. Caitlin Foord also returns up front, replacing young Mary Fowler.
Australia confirmed the starting line-up (4-2-3-1, left to right): Mackenzie Arnold (GK) – Charlotte Grant, Clare Polkinghorne, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley – Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross – Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Hayley Raso – Sam Kerr (c)
Australia subs: Lydia Williams (GK), Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Elise Kellond-Knight, Emily Van Egmond, Mary Fowler, Tameka Yallop, Alanna Kennedy, Emily Gielnik, Larissa Crummer, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Amy Sayer
For Spain, Rodríguez Rivero María Isabel will start between the posts while Codina Panedas gets the nod in midfield amid numerous changes.
Spain confirm starting line-up (4-3-3, left to right): Rodríguez Rivero María Isabel (GK) — Hernández Zurbano Oihane, Gálvez Luna Rocío, Andrés Sanz, Carmona GarcÍa — Guerrero SanmartÍn, Codina Panedas, Carro Nolasco — Gonzalez Rodriguez, Hermoso Fuentes, Redondo Ferrer
Spain Submarines: Salon Marcuello (GK), Lete Para (GK), Abelleira Dueñas Teresa, Oroz Areta, Pujadas Boix, Méndez Fernández, Navarro Garcia, Benitez Iannuzzi, Paralluelo Ayingono, Cardona de Miguel, Tomás Serer, Zornoza Sanchez, Del Castillo Beivide, Garcia Gomez
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How to watch Matildas vs. Spain
| Date (AEDT) | Time (AEDT) | TV | stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 19th of February |
6:00 p.m | 10 fat | 10 games, Paramount+ |
This clash for the Cup of Nations will be broadcast free to air in Australia on 10 Bold, with the match also available on streaming services 10 Play and Paramount+.