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Spain take on Italy in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final, and the Spanish will be confident of success having won their last competitive meeting quite comfortably.
La Rioja thrashed the Azzurri 4-0 in the final of UEFA Euro 2012, with David Silva, Jordi Alba, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata getting on the scoresheet.
There are injury troubles for the Italians too.
Mario Balotelli has left the tournament with a thigh injury, whilst Andrea Pirlo and Riccardo Montolivo have both struggled with minor complaints, though are expected to each be fit.
Daniele de Rossi will also return to the side after suspension, having been shown two yellow cards in Italy’s first two games, and he will be a vital screen for the defence against Spain’s relentless tiki taka possession.
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