Spain predicted lineup vs France - Nations League

The manager Luis Enrique
The manager Luis Enrique / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
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Spain are set to face France in the 2021 UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, after beating Euro 2020 winners Italy in the semi-finals.

A first-half brace from Manchester City man Ferran Torres proved the difference at San Siro on Wednesday evening, as Luis Enrique's men held on to a 2-1 lead to qualify for their first ever Nations League final (yes, there have only been two...but still).

And here's how Spain should line up for said final this weekend:

Spain predicted lineup vs France - Nations League

1. Goalkeeper & defenders

Cesar Azpilicueta
The Ballon d'Or nominee / Marco Canoniero/GettyImages

Unai Simon (GK) - The first choice ahead of David De Gea, Simon has been solid for Spain ever since he won the number one jersey.

Cesar Azpilicueta (RB) - Fresh off the back of his Ballon d'Or nomination, Azpi is a cert to start the final.

Aymeric Laporte (CB) - He's back in the Man City starting XI and back in fine form.

Pau Torres (CB) - The Villarreal man is Enrique's first choice to partner Laporte.

Marcos Alonso (LB) - In one of his 'can't stop scoring for some reason' phases right now. It'll pass, but still, start him while the going is good.

2. Midfielders

Gavi, Alessandro Bastoni
Gavi is very good / Claudio Villa/GettyImages

Koke (CM) - Can do absolutely everything, and is always puts in at least a 7/10 performance every time he plays. Quality.

Sergio Busquets (CM) - Played really well on Wednesday evening; although those great performances are becoming fewer and farer between as he gets older.

Gavi (CM) - Yep, he really is only 17 years old. And yep, he is already a full Spain international and a bonafide world beater.

3. Forwards

Ferran Torres
Torres scored two against Italy / Marco Canoniero/GettyImages

Bryan Gil (RW) - The Tottenham man should replace Pablo Sarabia in the lineup after a decent cameo on Wednesday.

Ferran Torres (ST) - The youngster bagged two against Italy, and will be Spain's main goal threat on Sunday too.

Mikel Oyazabal (LW) - A quality player, the winger will cause France all sorts of problems.