Picking the Likely Spain XI to Face Portugal in Their Opening World Cup Clash on Friday

Spain will take on Portugal in Sochi on Friday in their opening Group B match of this year's FIFA World Cup, with La Roja still reeling from the shock departure of their manager Julen Lopetegui. The 51-year-old was sacked just two days before Spain's opening match, because the Spanish football federation (RFEF) were furious that Lopetegui had negotiated a deal to become Real Madrid's next manager without notifying them. Whatever the reason for his sacking, getting rid of a successful manager... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/