Spain v Sweden Euro 2020: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, prediction, team news
Spain take on Sweden in their opening fixture of Euro 2020, with plenty of eyes on Enrique's team in Seville.
Spain have entered Euro 2020 kicking and screaming following a turbulent build-up to the 2021 summer tournament.
Boss Luis Enrique has rocked the boat with a number of huge squad calls, none bigger than omitting captain Sergio Ramos from the fold.
Enrique has also opted to take just 24 players rather than use the full quota of 26, and the ex-Barcelona man has not chosen any Real Madrid players for his team going into their Euro 2020 fixtures.
Spain will hope to shake off the pre-tournament drama and COVID worries – after Diego Llorente tested positive in the week leading up to the opening game – with a strong display against Sweden.
These sides played each other in qualifying for the Euros, with Spain inflicting a 3-0 defeat on Sweden before earning a 1-1 result over in Stockholm.
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This is the first of what Enrique will hope is seven Euro 2020 fixtures for Spain as the three-time European champions seek to reclaim the trophy they surrendered to Portugal in 2016.
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When is Spain v Sweden on TV?
Spain v Sweden will take place on Monday 14th June 2021.
Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch all the games with our Euro 2020 TV schedule.
What time is kick-off?
Spain v Sweden will kick off at 8pm.
Games throughout the group stage will kick off at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the knockout rounds will occupy the latter two time slots.
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What TV channel is Spain v Sweden on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:30pm.
Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV.
How to live stream Spain v Sweden online
You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Spain v Sweden team news
Spain: Enrique will likely go with a 4-3-3 formation and stick Alvaro Morata up top, with Torres and potentially Dani Olmo alongside the centre-forward.
Sergio Busquets and Thiago Alcantara should command the midfield, while Manchester City’s Rodri could start here and drive the team forward. Leeds United’s Diego Llorente may get a game alongside Garcia in the heart of defence.
Sweden: A solid 4-4-2 line-up is expected from the Swedes with Mainz’s Robin Quaison potentially starting alongside Berg up front.
Winger Emil Forsberg will likely see plenty of the ball on Swedish attacks, while veteran Sebastian Larsson could also start in the centre. Left-back Ludwig Augustinsson is expected to get the nod ahead of Pierre Bengtsson.
Spain v Sweden odds
In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event:
bet365 odds: Spain (2/5) Draw (7/2) Sweden (7/1)*
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Our prediction: Spain v Sweden
Spain’s preparations for the Euros may have been put under the spotlight but the squad Enrique has at his disposal should outclass Sweden over 90 minutes.
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The Swedes will look to stick in the game and build gradually when in possession. Don’t expect a quick-fire response to Spanish offensive plays here, Sweden are in the for the long haul.
The hosts in Seville should eventually break down their opponents but that might not come until midway through the second half, when fresh legs do the business.
Our prediction: Spain 2-0 Sweden (11/2 at bet365).
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