After defeating the USA, Morocco at the moment are one win away from guaranteeing themselves a medal on the Paris Olympics however there’s a formidable foe of their manner as they’re going to be pitted towards a tricky Spain aspect on Monday. The Atlas Lions have gone proper from a powerful efficiency on the World Cup to their youth displaying that the following technology is in good arms with their U-23’s plus Achraf Hakimi placing on a present in the course of the Olympics.

Listed here are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

Learn how to watch and odds

• Date: Monday, Aug. 5 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Location: Orange Velodrome — Marseille, France
• TV: Telemundo  | Reside stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
• Odds: Morocco +235; Draw +190; Spain +107

Storylines

Morocco: Led by Soufiane Rahimi, the event’s prime scorer with 5 targets, the assault has change into an surprising energy for Morocco. Often a stout defensive aspect, the Atlas Lions have been ready to make use of Amir Richardson’s ball development in midfield to attach Hakimi with a proficient assault. It has paid dividends as Rahimi has already set a report for targets scored by a Moroccan on the Olympics however he will not need to cease there with an opportunity to additionally safe the primary medal of their nation’s historical past. 

Spain: With the Spanish girls advancing on the Olympics, the possibility remains to be alive for Spain to seize gold on either side of the event. After a complete defeat of Japan within the final spherical, Spain have been probably the most full groups within the event. Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has been a star in holding the assault transferring ahead however Morocco cannot lose monitor of anybody on this squad or they’re going to run the chance of being behind shortly. 

Prediction

Morocco’s spectacular run will come to an finish with a defeat to one among Europe’s elite sides. Decide: Morocco 1, Spain 2