Italy and Spain back at it again

SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY

Wednesday 6 October

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European champions Italy and Spain reprise July’s Euro 2020 semifinal meeting when they meet in Milan tonight in the first of the Uefa Nations League semifinals. More details at www.soccer6.co.za

M1 Italy vs Spain: Italy and Spain drew 1-1 in the European Championship semi-final in July before the Italians advanced on penalties and went onto win the tournament.

M2 Brasil de Pelotas vs Operario PR: With two wins in 28 games, Brasil de Pelotas are bottom of the second division. Operario have lost four games in a row.

M3 Morocco vs Guinea Bissau: Morocco play the first of three World Cup qualifiers in the space of six days. Guinea Bissau shocked Sudan in their last Group I match with a 4-2 away win and sit top of the table.

M4 Atletico Goianiense vs Athletico Paranaense: Atletico pulled off a upset 3-0 win at high flying Fortaleza at the weekend. Paranaense are also on 30 points from 22 games in mid-table in the Brazil league.

M5 Ceara vs Internacional: Ceara went back to winning ways at the weekend in the Brazilian Serie A after six outings without a victory. Internacional had a run of three successive wins ended at leaders Atletico Mineiro.

M6 Sport Recife vs Juventude: Sport Recife are second from bottom in Brazil but won at the weekend and still have hopes of beating the drop. Juventude have had a single away success this season.

M7 RB Bragantino vs Flamengo: Bragantino are unbeaten in four past clashes with Flamengo, who are storming up the Brazilian league and now in third spot.

M8 America Mineiro vs Palmeiras: America have suffered one defeat in their last 11 games and climbed well clear of the relegation zone. Second placed Palmeiras dropped points at the home at the weekend and are 10 behind leaders Atletico Mineiro.

M9 Fluminense vs Fortaleza: Fluminense have won three and drawn the other two of their past five clashes against Fortaleza.

M10 Gremio vs Cuiaba: Gremio suffered a setback in their relegation battle as they lost at home at the weekend. Cuiaba have two points from their last three Brazilian league games.

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