Albania National Football Team Vs Spain National Football Team Stats

On an oppressively hot evening along the Rhine, thousands of Albanian fans sporting red and black attire created a fever pitch before kickoff on a steamy evening. They loudly applauded every tackle their team made while also whistling loudly when Spain scored any point – including during its national anthem!

Luis de la Fubente made ten changes from their win against Italy, and his side took an early lead when Dani Olmo split through Albania’s defense to set up Torres.

Albania

The Albania National Football Team is an entity which represents Albania in international men’s football competitions, striving to showcase Albanian talent and teamwork on an international stage. It is administered by the Albanian Football Federation and participates in UEFA tournaments; first appearing at UEFA European Championship 2016 finishing third-place overall while missing out on knockout rounds due to tiebreaker with Iceland.

The Albanian football team logo is an extension of its symbolic double-headed eagle symbolizing strength, heritage and tradition. This version places it within a red shield for additional protection and honor; above it hangs a detailed laurel wreath signifying victory and pride while an inscription “24 MAJ 1944” adds additional patriotic meaning.

Spain are unbeaten against Albania, winning all eight previous meetings between them in all competitions. But Albania have an undefeated home record at this tournament – never having lost to Spain there (two losses and four draws). Both teams will be looking for victory when opening Group B’s doubleheader this Saturday; expect an exciting contest between these sides!

Spain

The Spain national football team is the nation’s national association football team and is managed by Federacion de Ftbol de Espaa. Primarily competing at international competitions including UEFA events, its history of success in international competition is legendary and long since cemented its position among Europe’s premier teams.

The team logo, designed in 1930, features a black double-headed eagle with spread wings perched atop a white background – representing power and vigilance as well as team strength and dedication. Each head faces in different directions to symbolize unity over historical territories of the nation and dual sovereignty with intricately detailed feathers signifying vigilantism; its white backdrop symbolizing purity while simultaneously upholding ideals.

Albania first took part in FIFA World Cup qualifying competitions in 1966, finishing last in Group 5 with only one victory out of six matches and withdrawing from subsequent qualifying rounds such as UEFA Euro 1968, World Cup 1970 and Euro 1976 qualifiers.

Albania was invited to compete in the 2018/19 UEFA Nations League tournament, but failed to advance past group stage play – they lost both matches against Israel as well as to Iceland and Turkey during home-and-away series, so their chances of making it to 2020 UEFA European Championship seem remote.

Arena Kombetare in Tirana serves as home ground, and its official name is Air Albania Stadium; named in honour of the airline that sponsors it. Tifozat Kuq e Zi (“Red and Black Fans”) was formed as a fan club to support this team; running as a non-profit entity and offering various social and cultural activities for members.

Goals

Spain’s second string produced an outstanding display to defeat Albania and put their Euro 2024 rivals on the backfoot. Ferran Torres scored early to ensure victory and place La Roja at the top of Group B with three victories from three matches – keeping Luis de la Fuente from altering his team following Italy’s 1-0 defeat. Instead, his squad cruised smoothly into the last 16.

Albania coach Sylvinho has an array of fully fit players at his disposal in Dusseldorf as he looks to avoid an early exit in competition. Veteran defender Myrto Uzuni has been left out while forwards Kristjan Asllani and Arber Hoxha both started for Sylvinho’s side.

Both teams struggled to make an impression during a lackluster first half that featured no clear-cut opportunities for either team. De la Fuente’s side in their pastel yellow second strip controlled the pace and created some promising openings; however, due to slow playing speeds at both venues it prevented any meaningful opportunities from materialising.

Bajrami drives in a low cross into the middle, but it rebounds off stand-in captain Navas and is turned away for a corner kick. Spain have won all eight previous encounters against Albania – their highest 100% record alongside Liechtenstein and Malta who they’ve also faced and beat eight times [Opta].

Assists

Albania has made tremendous strides over the past several years in qualifying for UEFA tournaments. Their current performance and rankings reflect this progress; however, further support and strategic planning could elevate their status on the international scene.

Established in 1946, the Albanian national football team is administered by the Football Federation of Albania and competes as part of both UEFA in Europe and FIFA globally. Their uniform colors reflect that of their country’s flag – red and black representing them well on the pitch; supporters commonly known as Tifozat Kuq e Zi (Red and Black Fans).

Albania is competing in the UEFA Nations League 2024 and, after playing five matches, are in third position with seven points after two victories and one draw, scoring three goals while conceding four with a goal difference of -1.

Albania will face Ukraine in their final group stage matchup at Air Albania Stadium in Tirana with a capacity of 21,700 seats. Never having faced off against them previously in competitive play before, Albania hopes for their first victory against them this time around.

The Albanian national football team roster features some of the country’s finest players, such as Lautaro Fisnik – an accomplished striker who has featured with top European clubs – along with experienced defensive players Ermir Lenjani and Elseid Hysaj who both boast experience playing in premier European leagues. A squad overview page displays current and past appearances by each player for Albania’s national football team as well as statistics such as goals scored/conceded statistics; clicking “Stats” provides more in depth details such as goals scored/conceded statistics by each player individually.

Penalties

Albania and Spain will meet for the first time at any major tournament on Friday at 20:00 in Dusseldorf, Germany, broadcast live by Fox Sports in America. The match is expected to be a tight contest with high scoring potential; therefore the Albanian Football Association urges fans to support their national team responsibly by staying away from any incidents that could incur financial penalties both for them personally and Albanian Football itself.

Spain are heavy favorites to advance from Group B at Euro 2024, and look likely to beat an Albania side that have earned just one point so far (D1 L1). Sylvinho’s side may miss suspended forward Mirlind Daku due to a disciplinary hearing but Kristjan Asllani and Ylber Ramadani should provide enough attacking threat for Albania.

As both teams arrive to the pitch wearing deep red and light yellow jerseys respectively, kickoff is inching closer!

Eleven minutes in, Spain take the lead with an exquisite opening goal scored by Olmo after a long pass from defence is threaded past the Albanian defense, arriving at Torres’ feet for him to tap it home at the base of the far post without breaking stride.

17 minutes: Missed Target! Joselu unleashes a fine first-time volley that falls wide of the far post.

21 minutes: Off Target! Navas sends in a low cross from the right, but neither Torres or Oyarzabal manage to connect with it.

27 minutes: Off Target! Asllani plays a quick free-kick to try and lure Spain out, while Ramadani’s floated effort is deflected over by Raya and is not successful in reaching its target.