Both teams have a strong midfield three. While Spain is starting with the trio of Ruiz, Zubimendi and Pedri, Portugal will have the combination of Silva, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes.
There are plenty of match-winners on the pitch to suggest that it will not just be about Ronaldo vs Yamal, which has been the main narrative ahead of the final.
With Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal starting on the left and right flanks, respectively, the Portugal backline will need to be careful of their pace. We might get to see a lot of clever runs behind the defence, and of course, the counter-attacking threat always remains.
For the Spanish backline, they would know better than to count Cristiano Ronaldo. The star might be 40 but he thrives on big occasions.
