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Olympic Games: Morocco U23 vs Spain U23
Kickoff Time: 2024-08-06 0:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
In the recent quarter-final match, Morocco U23 secured a dominant 4-0 victory over the USA U23, demonstrating an outstanding performance and advancing to the semi-finals. The total value of the entire Morocco U23 team reaches as high as 165 million euros. The team includes three over-age players: Soufiane Rahimi, Munir Mohand Mohamedi, and Achraf Hakimi. Additionally, the squad features forward Abde Ezzalzouli and Ilias Akhomach, who play in La Liga, and 20-year-old midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, who plays for Genk and has a value of 30 million euros, attracting attention from many top clubs. Therefore, the overall strength of this Morocco U23 team should not be underestimated. Their ability to defeat Argentina U23 in the group stage and advance as the group leader was not a fluke.
Spain U23, in their quarter-final match, swept Japan U23 with a 3-0 victory, successfully advancing to the semi-finals. The total value of the entire Spain U23 team is as high as 370.3 million euros, led by Barcelona youngsters Fermin Lopez and Pau Cubarsi. They are the favorites to win gold, second only to the host nation, France U23. Undoubtedly, the Spain U23 squad is luxurious, but their tactical play does have weaknesses. The tactical approach of Spain U23 lacks organization and penetration, relying solely on wing play and counterattacks, resulting in low offensive efficiency. Additionally, Spain U23’s defense lacks stability, having conceded goals in every group stage match and even losing 1-2 to the weaker Egypt U23. This indicates that poor defense is also a hidden concern for the Spain U23 team.
Considering the overall strength and value, Spain U23 undoubtedly surpasses Morocco U23. However, Morocco U23’s solid defense and efficient offense have been more impressive. Given Morocco U23’s excellent performance in the group stage and their solid defensive style, it is reasonable to expect that they can remain unbeaten in regular time in this match.
Morocco U23’s Last 4 Games: WWLW
24-08-02 Morocco U23 4-0 USA U23
24-07-30 Morocco U23 3-0 Iraq U23
24-07-27 Ukraine U23 2-1 Morocco U23
24-07-24 Argentina U23 1-2 Morocco U23
Spain U23’s Last 4 Games: WLWW
24-08-02 Japan U23 0-3 Spain U23
24-07-30 Spain U23 1-2 Egypt U23
24-07-27 Dominican Republic U23 1-3 Spain U23
24-07-24 Uzbekistan U3 1-2 Spain U23
Head To Head Record:
12-08-01 Morocco U23 0-0 Spain U23
Prediction: Morocco U23 to win or Draw