Two nations looking to return to form will do battle today in an international friendly between Spain and Bolivia. The Spanish World Cup tune-up scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville and be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.
Preparations for the 2014 World Cup are intensifying by the day for the Spanish national team. Each and every player on the roster has experienced a lengthy European season, but head coach Vicente Del Bosque is looking for one final effort before he names his final 23-man roster.
"The players are well physically and it has been an intense season. We've ordered one more effort," Del Bosque said (via Football España). "I've found the players to be pretty well and they're trying to be at their best for June 13, the day the World Cup begins," he added.
"Among the 19 we have, 17 will be used against Bolivia. We'll manage it as we see it. We've had three days training and everyone deserves to be here."
Not everyone, however, will be able to stay. Who will impress Del Bosque enough to earn a spot in his final 23-man roster? Tell us @SportsWN
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Spain's Fernando Torres is battling to reach the final World Cup of his illustrious career. The 30-year-old has been in less-than-stellar form for Chelsea in 2014 making 28 league appearances and only managing to contribute five goals. He'll need to contribute more than that if he hopes to reach Brazil.
Spain's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Reina, Azpilicueta, Albiol, Piqué, Alberto; Cazorla, Iturraspe, Xavi; Pedro, Torres, Mata
Bolivia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Quinonez; Gutierrez, Eguino, Raldes, Bejarano; Veizaga, Bejarano, Mojica, Arze; Moreno, Arce
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