He returns with a new face, that of Thiago Alcantara. A footballer who is pure fantasy for a center of left field of imagination and quality. The successful moment living categories Spanish lower is rewarded with the attitude of Del Bosque. The call of Thiago, who will make his debut in the second half and has relinquished play with Brazil, is a nod to the young. Also returning after triumph in the European under-21 players two Denmark that were due: Javi Martinez and Juan Mata. The last two champions of the world to the duel between the last two champions of the world arrives Italy trying to find an identity, its own personality, as required by his coach, Cesare Prandelli, responsible for linking the successful past to a worrisome present.

Among praise for Spain seal, Prandelli will have on the field of play for the friendly a 4-3-1-2 tactical scheme. With him he hopes curb the game of touch of the red, press with mordant rival and find a vertical style, without points of rrencia in the center of the field, but with the search for space and speed in attack as keys. Find an identity is the obsession of the Italian coach, who will spare no resources or reinforcements to see how much path has traveled Italy to bridge the distance that separates it from the world champions. Probable lineups: Italy: Buffon; Maggio, Ranocchia, Chiellini, Criscito; Rossi, Pirlo, Montolivo; Aquillani; Rossi and Cassano. Spain: Casillas; Arbeloa, Pique, Raul Albiol, Iraola or Monreal; Busquets, Xabi Alonso; Iniesta; Silva, Villa; and Pedro. Referee: Felix Brych (GER). Stadium: San Nicola. Time: 20.45 source of the news: Italia-espana: duel at opposite times world champions