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Spain will take on Ukraine in the semi-final of the U21 Euro championship on Wednesday at the Steaua Stadium.
Spain are on an incredible 18-match unbeaten run, heading into this crucial fixture. Their last defeat came against Portugal in the semi-final of the 2021 edition of the U21 Euro championship and they will want to avoid the same mistakes again.
Ukraine are on an unbeaten run of their own, and it has lasted six games. They beat France in the quarter-final with the help of a brace from Heorhiy Sudakov and will be confident of another upset, this time against the strong Spaniards.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Spain vs Ukraine kick-off time
| Date: | July 5, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 8 pm BST |
| Venue: | Steaua Stadium |
The U21 Euro semi-final between Spain and Ukraine will be played at the Steaua Stadium on Wednesday, July 5. Kick-off is at 8 pm BST for fans in the UK.
How to watch Spain vs Ukraine online - TV channels & live streams
 | UEFA.tv | Watch here |
The game will be televised live on UEFA.tv. Live updates will also be available on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Spain team news
Spain opted for a fully-equipped starting lineup in their match against Switzerland, as opposed to their final group game where they had made widespread changes. It is expected that a similar strong lineup will take the field at Steaua Stadium.
Braga's Abel Ruiz will lead the team as the captain, taking up the forward position, while Real Betis winger Rodri, who made a substitute appearance against Ukraine last week, will provide support.
Spain predicted XI: Tenas; V. Gomez, Pacheco, Paredes, Miranda; Blanco, Baena; Rodri, Sancet, S. Gomez; Ruiz.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Agirrezabala, Roman, Tenas |
| Defenders: | Martinez, V. Gomez, Guillamon, M. Sanchez, Miranda, Pacheco, Gila, Paredes, S. Gomez |
| Midfielders: | Blanco, Veiga, Baena, Sancet, Oroz, Bernabe, R. Sanchez, Riquelme |
| Forwards: | Barrenetxea, Camello, Ruiz |
Ukraine team news
Ukraine's leading goal scorer in the competition, midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, has found the back of the net three times. He is expected to once again start in an advanced position, building on his impressive performance in the quarter-finals.
Unfortunately for Ukraine, there will be an enforced change in their attack. Forward Dmytro Kryskiv will be unavailable due to a suspension resulting from accumulated bookings.
Ukraine predicted XI: Trubin; Sych, Batahov, Talovierov, Vivcharenko; Bondarenko, Brazhko; Kashchuk, Sudakov, Mudryk; Sikan.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Fesiun, Neshcheret, Trubin |
| Defenders: | Batahov, Braharu, Liakh, Sych, Syrota, Talovierov, Vivcharenko, Brazhko, Saliuk |
| Midfielders: | Bondarenko, Kashchuk, Kryskiv, Nazarenko, Ocheretko, Sudakov, Zhelizko |
| Forwards: | Mudryk, Sikan, Vanat, Viunnyk |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Spain 2-2 Ukraine | U21 Euro |
| June 2011 | Ukraine 0-3 Spain | U21 Euro |