All you need to know about tonight’s big game at the Principality Stadium
Wales face Spain tonight in what will be their first match at the Principality Stadium in more than seven years.
Here’s everything you need to know about the glamour friendly in the Welsh capital.
WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF?
The match gets under way at 7:45pm.
IS IT ON TV?
Yes, the game is being screened live on Sky Sports.
Coverage on their football channel begins 15 minutes before kick-off.
It will also be broadcast live on S4C, with coverage starting at 7:25pm.
Alternatively, you can follow match updates on our live blog which will be available on our Football page from 5pm.
WHAT ARE THE SQUADS? Wales:
Hennessey, Ward, A Davies; A Williams, Chester, B Davies, Gunter, C Roberts, Mepham, Richards, Ampadu, Rodon, John; Allen, King, Brooks, Smith, Ramsey; Bale, Woodburn, Wilson, Lawrence, Vokes, Thomas, T Roberts.
Spain: De Gea, Kepa, P Lopez; Azpilicueta, Albiol, Alonso, J Otto, Nacho, Gaya, Bartra, Ramos; Thiago, Busquets, Ceballos, R Hernandez, Saul, Koke; Alcacer, Asensio, Aspas, Suso, Morata, Rodrigo.
WHAT IS THE LATEST TEAM NEWS?
Wales will be without talisman Gareth Bale, who suffered a muscle injury during Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Alaves on Saturday.
It remains to be seen whether or not he’ll play a part for Wales over the international break.
Bale is set to be presented with a Golden Boot award before the match after breaking Ian Rush’s Wales goalscoring record earlier this year.
Elsewhere, Joe Ledley and Tom Lockyer both missed out on the squad due to injury, while Swansea City centre-back Joe Rodon has replaced left-back Paul Dummett in the squad due to the Newcastle United man’s withdrawal due to a hamstring problem.
As for Spain, they will be without the likes of David Silva, Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique who all retired after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, while Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto remains sidelined with a muscle injury.
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is also unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury in his side’s 3-1 Champions League win over Club Brugge.
WHAT HAS RYAN GIGGS SAID ABOUT THE GAME?
“It’s difficult for me in regards to team selection, it’s a fantastic game to be involved in but five days later we have the Nations League where points are available,” said the Wales manager.
“It’s getting the balance right. Every player will want to be involved so I’ve got to think about that.
“The more important game is the Tuesday.
“A lot of players won’t have played at the Principality.
“It’s a fantastic occasion and a stadium where I’ve got so many happy memories.”
WHAT ARE THE LATEST BETTING ODDS?
The latest odds courtesy of Sky Bet (correct at time of publishing) Wales win 17/2
Draw 18/5
Spain win 4/11
MATCH FACTS
Wales and Spain have met on five previous occasions, with Spain securing two victories to Wales’ one (D2).
This will be the first time the two nations have met since April 1985, when Wales won 3-0 courtesy of an Ian Rush brace and a spectacular flying volley from Mark Hughes in a World Cup qualifier.
Wales have scored 10 goals in five games under Ryan Giggs but they’ve failed to net in three of those matches.
Wales have won only one of their last 10 non-competitive matches (D3 L6), winning 6-0 vs China PR.
Spain are undefeated in their last 26 matches in all competitions (W17 D9), a run spanning over two years (they last lost vs Italy in June 2016).
Spain have won 10 and lost none of their last 16 away matches (D6), scoring in 15 of those games.
Sam Vokes has had a hand in four goals in his last three games for Wales (two goals, two assists vs China PR), as many as in his previous 31 combined.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS?
Yes, there are still tickets remaining. You can buy them on the FAW’s official website.
Tickets are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for senior citizens and £5 for children aged 16 or under.
WHO ELSE DO WALES AND SPAIN PLAY DURING THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK?
Wales’ clash with Spain is the first of two matches for both sides over the course of the international break.
Giggs’ side take on Republic of Ireland for the second time in the Nations League at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium next Tuesday night.
And Spain face Gareth Southgate’s England in the Nations League at the Estadio Benito Villamarin – the home of Real Betis – 24 hours earlier.