TWO of the favourites for the European Under-21 Championship go head-to-head as Spain face Portugal.
The Spaniards, in particular, have a team that would be contenders for glory at a full international tournament, let alone a youth competition.
But their Iberian neighbours also have players who have been called up to the senior team that went on to win the senior European Championships in France last year.
Here is everything you need to know about the match.
When is Spain U21 vs Portugal U21?
Spain take on Portugal on Tuesday, June 20.
The match will kick off at 7.45pm.
It will be played at the Stadion GOSiR in Gdynia.
What TV channel is the match on?
Sky Sports hold the rights to the European Under-21 Championship.
Spain’s match against Portugal will be broadcast on Sky Sports 1.
Coverage will begin at 7.40pm.
Who are the players to watch on both teams?
Many of Spain's players need no introduction.
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, Atletico's Saul Niguez and Arsenal's Hector Bellerin will all be sharing a pitch for La Roja.
The match will also be of particular interest to Everton fans with Gerard Deulofeu captaining the team and likely new signing Sandro Ramirez starting up front.
Players like Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya and Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams have also been linked with Premier League moves.
Meanwhile Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches finds himself in the bizarre position of attempting to win a European Under-21 Championship after already winning the senior tournament.
The holding midfielder was a key man as Portugal beat France in Paris last year.
Midfielder Ruben Neves has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Chelsea while goalkeeper Joel Pereira is looking to fight his way into Jose Mourinho's plans at Man United.
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