Spain were sumptuous in their 7-0 destruction of Costa Rica in their opener; Germany were well off when Japan fought back to beat them 2-1.
Throw in the fact Spain beat Germany 6-0 this time last year and that underlines the point.
Costa Rica’s recovery from that thrashing by Spain to beat Japan earlier today has eased the pressure on Germany. They could still qualify even if they lose tonight.
But the spectre of back-to-back group stage exits is still there and they are in desperate need of a performance to spark their tournament into life… it won’t be easy up against this talented Spain squad though!
Germany have made two changes from the side which suffered that shock defeat to Japan, with Kehrer coming into defence in place of Schlotterbeck and Goretzka in for Havertz.
Spain have made just one change from the side which hammered Costa Rica, with Carvajal starting at right-back in place of Azpilicueta.
Germany team news
Team to play Spain: Neuer, Rudiger, Sule, Raum, Kehrer, Kimmich, Goretzka, Gundogan, Gnabry, Muller, Musiala.
Spain team news
Team to play Germany: Simon, Carvajal, Rodrigo, Laporte, Alba, Busquets, Pedri, Gavi, Asensio, Torres, Olmo.