The Spanish international team will take on the Argentinian national team in a friendly today (you can watch it on ESPN360.com starting at 2:30 EST).
This match is critical for Argentina national coach Diego Maradona, who's taken a lot of heat because of his side's mediocre run during the World Cup qualifying rounds, which almost didn't see them qualify.
The Spaniards, however, look to continue their winning streak, despite the loss of Fernando Torres to injury. The official lineup has not been posted, but it is being released the Arsenal striker Cesc Fabregas will be in the starting 11, and that coach Del Bosque will play a 4-5-1 alignment. I'm quite curious to see who will get the lone striking position. My money is on David Villa.
This game will also mark Spanish keeper Iker Casillas' 100th game with the national team. Casillas will have the task of allowing fellow Real Madrid teammate Gonzalo Higuain and international superstar Lionel Messi silent throughout the game, though neither of them have made huge impacts with Argentina this year.
All in all it should be a very good matchup, and I look forward to seeing it.
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