Spain faces the last day of the group stage pending what happens in its match against Uruguay (Saturday 27, 02.00 Spanish time) and very attentive to what happens in the duel between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia also at the same time.
The victory secures Spain’s place in the round of 32 as first in the group. The draw against Uruguay also gives many options to finish as leader, but two results can determine the decision of being first or second. decides on fair-play.
If Spain draws against Marcelo Bielsa’s team (2-2) and Cape Verde thrashes Saudi Arabia (4-0) we will have to resort to sportsmanship to break the tie because the duel between both teams ended with a 0-0 draw and overall they would end up with the same balance of goals for and against (6-2).
After two days played, Spain has only seen one yellow card (Pedri) while Cape Verde has three yellow ones (Lopes Cabral in two games and Diney Borges).
He disciplinary section It is calculated using a point deduction system:
yellow card: 1 point less.
Red card for double warning: 3 points less.
Direct red card: 4 points less.
Yellow card plus direct red card: 5 points less.
