Probable line-ups:
SPAIN
Casillas,Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Alba,Busquets, Xabi Alonso,Silva, Xavi, Iniesta,Torres
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Given,O'Shea, Dunne, St Ledger, Ward ,Duff, Andrews, Whelan, McGeady,Keane, Long
Vicente del Bosque has come under criticism for his decision not to field a recognized striker in the opening match against Italy, which left Spain without a focal point to channel its attacks.
It is likely the Spaniard will opt to play with a forward in the central role against Ireland, with Fernando Torres in line to be given the nod ahead of Alvaro Negredo and Fernando Llorente, despite missing two good chances to defeat the Azzurri after coming off the bench on Sunday.
Cesc Fabregas will make way for Torres in the starting XI, as the 25-year-old may not be fully fit after carrying a thigh injury into the tournament.
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Recent rank and result: Spain vs Republic of Ireland
FIFA ranking
Spain Republic of Ireland
1 18
Recent results
Spain
Jun 10, 2012 Spain 1 - Italy 1 EC
Jun 3, 2012 Spain 1 - China 0 FR
May 30, 2012 Spain 4 - South Korea 1 FR
May 26, 2012 Spain 2 - Serbia 0 FR
Feb 29, 2012 Spain 5 - Venezuela 0 FR
Ireland Republic
Jun 10, 2012 Ireland Republic 1 - Croatia 3 EC
Jun 4, 2012 Hungary 0 - Ireland Republic 0 FR
May 26, 2012 Ireland Republic 1 - Bosnia 0 FR
Feb 29, 2012 Ireland Republic 1 - Czech Republic 1 FR
Nov 15, 2011 Ireland Republic 1 - Estonia 1 EC
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