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Italy v Spain live stream and team news: Date, kick-off time and what’s been said ahead of UEFA Nations League semi-final at San Siro
European champions Italy will take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals tonight.
Roberto Mancini's side were unbeaten as they topped Group A1 ahead of the Netherlands and will be brimming with confidence following their glorious win at Euro 2020.
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The Spaniards also enjoyed a fine summer, reaching the semi-finals of the showpiece tournament.
In the Nations League, they finished first in Group A4, beating Germany to a place in the finals.
The winner of this contest will then face either Belgium or France in the Nations League final on Sunday.
Italy v Spain: Date and time
The UEFA Nations League clash is due to take place on Wednesday, October 6.
It will be played out at the San Siro in Italy - the home of AC Milan and Inter Milan - and will kick off at 7.45pm UK time.
The one-legged contest will be decided on the night with extra-time and penalties on the cards if needed.
Italy v Spain: TV channel and live stream
The contest will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football on Wednesday evening.
Coverage will begin at 7.30pm and run until 10pm.
If not, you can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £9.99.
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Italy v Spain: Team news
Italy
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris), Alex Meret (Napoli), Salvatore Sirigu (Genoa)
Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Lazio), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Davide Calabria (AC Milan), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Dimarco (Inter), Emerson (Lyon)
Midfielders: Nicolo Barella (Inter), Federico Bernardeschi (Juventus), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Jorginho (Chelsea), Manuel Locatelli (Juventus), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma), Marco Verratti (Paris)
Forwards: Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo), Federico Chiesa (Juventus), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), Moise Kean (Juventus), Giacomo Raspadori (Sassuolo)
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Spain
Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Man. United), Robert Sanchez (Brighton), Unai Simon (Athletic)
Defenders: Marcos Alonso (Chelsea), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Man. City), Inigo Martinez (Athletic), Pedro Porro (Sporting CP), Sergio Reguilon (Tottenham), Pau Torres (Villarreal)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Pablo Fornals (West Ham), Gavi (Barcelona), Bryan Gil (Tottenham), Koke (Atletico), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Rodri (Manchester City), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona)
Forwards: Yeremi Pino (Villarreal), Pablo Sarabia (Sporting CP), Ferran Torres (Man City)
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Italy v Spain: What's been said
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini said: "We hope to play a good semi-final and, if possible, also a good final.
"These are the four best European countries and, for us, the Nations League is important.
"Everybody will be given a chance to play – not only those who won EURO 2020.”
Spain head coach Luis Enrique said: "The goal is to be champions and that's what we're going for. [Italy] are at the top of their game.
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"They were deserved [EURO 2020] winners. They've gone 38 matches unbeaten but, as our psychologist says, they're getting closer to defeat every day.
"It's an incentive for us to be the ones who beat the European champions. They are very similar to Spain in their style of play."
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