![Despite dominating possession Luis Enrique’s side failed to take any of their chances as they played out a goalless draw against Sweden at Euro 2020](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WANF4TRE5RNUTDPMDIJIYO3VNU.jpg?auth=9f1cf4b1a86bcfcde6c6bd85d6669cb22ec6b395f6367c8b5c06be1afab976d5&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
Spain play their opening game, against Sweden, at Euro 2020, on Monday 14 June 2021. Alfredo Relaño takes a look at the team and their chances.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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So, it's all set to start today...the delayed Euro 2020 tournament will finally kick-off in Rome tonight.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Teams that finish second in UEFA World Cup qualifying groups face an arduous route to Qatar and Sweden took the early advantage.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Many will lament the interruption of Real Madrid and Barcelona's pursuit of Atlético, but seeing Pedri in action for Spain is an exciting alternative.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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![Zlatan Ibrahimovic, forward of of Sweden's national football team, address a press conference on March 22, 2021 in Stockholm, prior to the World Cup qualifier of Sweden vs Georgia to be played on March 25, 2021. - Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Swede](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JK7TGCS4WNIJRCJSMOS3EYHMV4.jpg?auth=19e802d2474bae615abfb335ef9428221183180b13f3fabb91cf2ff23e44ad5a&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
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