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Spain continue their pursuit of a second gold medal at the Olympics when they face Morocco in the men's tournament semi-finals on Sunday. The sides are set to clash at the Stade de Marseille, with the winner taking on either hosts France or Egypt in the final.
With their senior team winning the European championship last month, Spain's under-23 side are looking to emulate their success in France by bringing home the gold medal. Their only prior success at the Games came back in 1992 at the Barcelona edition when La Roja went all the way on home turf.
So far, their 2024 campaign has been largely positive, with Spain progressing from their group with two wins in three games and then comfortably seeing off Japan in the quarter-finals.
A brace from Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez coupled with a goal from Abel Ruiz got the job done for Santi Denia's side, as they reached the last four for the second Olympics in a row.
As for Morocco, the Atlas Lions have followed in the footsteps of their senior team that reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It's already their best run at the Games, with none of their previous sides making it to the last four.
The North African side progressed from a fairly competitive group featuring Argentina, Ukraine and Iraq after coming second behind Argentina. They later crushed the United States 4-0 in the quarter-finals in a sensational display, including a goal from their star man Achraf Hakimi.
Morocco vs Spain Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Morocco and Spain last met at the Olympics in the group stages of the 2012 edition, when the sides played out a goalless draw, and both were knocked out in the first round.
- In the 2000 games, Morocco and Spain were drawn in the same group, with La Roja prevailing 2-0 courtesy of goals from Jose Mari and Gabriel Torre.
- Spain have reached their fourth Olympic semi-final of the last six appearances.
Morocco vs Spain Prediction
This is a clash of two menacing attacks, with Morocco netting 10 goals at the games, more than anyone, and Spain scoring nine.
We expect a breathtaking affair between these talented sides, with La Roja eventually prevailing given their experience and pedigree.
Prediction: Morocco 1-2 Spain
Morocco vs Spain Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Spain to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
