Spain and Brazil face in the grand final of men’s soccer of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021. It will be a decisive match, since although both have the medal assured, they aspire to get gold, the great objective in Japan of the Spanish team.
The selection arrives at the meeting full of confidence after beating local Japan in extra time, thanks to a goal by Marco Asensio. The combined of Luis de la Fuente is knowing how to survive the limit, taking advantage of the great emotional boost that his victory in the quarterfinals brought against Ivory Coast 5-2. This gave them the confidence to get ahead against the Japanese national team and measure themselves at Brazil in the grand final.
Spain already has its fourth Olympic medal in football, but take the gold. In 2000, in Sydney, it was silver after losing on penalties against Cameroon in the end. In addition to that money, he added another second place in Antwerp 1920 and, above all, the Barcelona gold 1992, the dream you want to emulate in this 2021.
You will have nothing before Brazil, current champion and who surpassed Mexico in the semifinals, in the penalty shoot-out. Selection of Andre Jardine, has high-quality players, such as the veteran Dani alves, the forward of the English Everton, Richarlison, or the Sevilla center-back Diego Carlos. Forward Richarlison He is the great stiletto of the selection with a total of five goals, but he also assisted in the quarterfinals.
Spain and Brazil They have proven to have the best players and teams to be in the grand final. The details will define which team takes the gold, since both arrive at this stage of the tournament undefeated and finished first in the group.
The Brazilian team defends the title won in Rio de Janeiro 2016, while the Spanish seeks to repeat the success of Barcelona 1992. The final will be played in the Yokohama International Stadium.
When is Spain – Brazil played?
The game is played on Saturday, August 7, at 1.30 p.m.
Where to see the Spain – Brazil?
The encounter can be seen by La1, RTVE Play, Eurosport Player and, in principle, Eurosport 2. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.