Euro U19:Opponents preview
Euro U19:Opponents preview By Nikolas Fil, Greece U19 qualified for the U19 Euro for the first time since 2015, where we got knocked out in the semi finals by Russia. In Malta we will face record holders Spain, Norway and Iceland. Let’s take a look at them and some players to look out for. Spain. Spain qualified for this years’ Euro through Elite Round group 3 against Denmark, Luxembourg and Ukraine, finishing with a 0-0 draw against Denmark and 2 4-0 wins against Luxembourg and Ukraine. Record holders having lifted the cup 8 times, 2 against Greece in 2007 and 2012. With a squad value of 15.000.000 euros, Spain is one of the most valuable teams in the competition. Spain’s Fresneda is the most valuable player, with a value of 10.000.000 euros having been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle and Arsenal but also Borussia Dortmund. This season he has played 16 times for Real Valladolid in La Liga. Another bright star who Greece definitely has to look out for is Ilias Akhomach, c...