Netherlands hosts Spain in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals first leg at the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam on Thursday.
The Dutch finished second behind Germany in League A Group 3 with nine points, while the Spanish finished top of League A Group 4 with 16 points.
While Spain is the defending Nations League champion, Netherlands’ best finish came in the inaugural edition of the tournament when it ended as the runner-up after losing to Portugal in the summit clash.
The Luis de la Fuente-coached side’s sparkling group stage run in this tournament came after it clinched the European Championship in July last year.
Here’s how the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Spain reads:
Netherlands vs Spain Head-to-head record
Netherlands: 6
Draw: 2
Spain: 5
Netherlands vs Spain last five results
Netherlands 1-1 Spain — November 11, 2020 (International Friendly)
Netherlands 2-0 Spain — March 31, 2015 (International Friendly)
Spain 1-5 Netherlands — June 13, 2014 (FIFA World Cup, Group Stage)
Netherlands 0-1 Spain (AET) — July 11, 2010 (FIFA World Cup, Final)
Netherlands 1-0 Spain — March 27, 2002 (International Friendly)
