Two nations looking to return to form will do battle today in an international friendly between El Salvador and Spain. The Spanish World Cup tune-up scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at FedEX Field in Prince George's County and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision.
Despite the World Cup being played on South American soil, defending champions Spain remain very much the favorites to retain the crown. For backup goalkeeper David De Gea, that's exactly what he expects his national team to do.
"We will go out to win the World Cup," he said (via Marca). "Going to the World Cup is something you dream about when you are young. I've been in the youth categories since I was very young, so it's obviously a dream for me to go to the World Cup with such great players."
When asked about his opportunities at the club level, De Gea added, "When United wanted to sign me, it was an opportunity I had to grasp. Atlético de Madrid was my club and it was very tough. But I wanted a change and to keep evolving as a player."
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Player to Watch: Xavi's future with the Spanish national team has already been decided. This will be his last World Cup, but what of his club future? The Barcelona man has been linked with a potential move to Qatari outfit Al Saad for over $10 million. When you complete 93 percent of your league passes and average 1.6 key passes per match, it's easy to see why.
El Salvador's Projected Lineup (4-1-4-1): Carillo; Larin, Molina, Alvarado, Moises; Renderos; Mejia, Menjivar, Ceren, Alas; Aguila
Spain's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Casillas; Alberto, Ramos, Piqué, Azpilicueta; Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi; Pedro, Torres, Mata
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