Morocco and Spain Set for Olympic Soccer Rematch After World Cup Upset

Two years after the 2022 World Cup, Morocco and Spain will face each other again on Monday, August 5 at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille as part of the semi-final of the football tournament of the Paris Olympic Games. Morocco had eliminated La Roja and reached the quarter-finals for the first time in its history at the last World Cup. Should we expect a remake of this match? "The Spain-Morocco football semi-final at the Olympic Games: the revenge of the World Cup in Qatar?", headlines Mundo Deportivo in an article published on Saturday. According to the Spanish newspaper, "this match would allow Spain to take its well-deserved revenge on what happened less than two years ago."

AS seems to note that the task will be arduous for the Spanish players due to the good level of the Moroccan players during the Paris Olympic Games, especially those playing in La Liga. "Morocco is the U-23 African champion and has several players at the Olympics, who won the title, like Zelzouli. The Betis winger plays on the left wing, just like another Liga footballer, Ilias Akhomach, the left-footer from Villarreal who also has an excellent level. Al Khannouss, who has already participated in the World Cup, like Abde, completes the midfield, since Leipzig is fully interested in him," writes the Spanish newspaper. AS is also less optimistic than Mundo Deportivo. "Morocco is the big sensation of the tournament and will be a very tough opponent for Spain in the semi-finals. To start with, it benefits from the support of thousands of fans who accompany it at every match. In fact, it’s like playing at home," explains the Spanish newspaper.

Who between Morocco and Spain will try to reach a final and secure a medal? Appointment at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille on Monday, August 5, 2024.