Spain passed the ball relentlessly in the first half against Morocco on Tuesday, but all that ball dominance did not add up to a goal.
Morocco’s defense slammed the door nearly every time Spain got close to the goal. For its part, Morocco played for a counterattack goal, but it was also unsuccessful and the half ended, 0-0. Morocco’s best chances ended with a couple of misdirected headers in the box. Spain provided one moment of danger on offense, but a shot that hit the crossbar was ruled offside anyway.
Here’s how Spain and Morocco will line up at the World Cup on Tuesday:
Spain’s lineup
Unai Simon; Marcos Llorente, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets; Gavi, Pedri; Pau Torres, Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo.