Defending champions Spain begin their UEFA Nations League campaign against Serbia on Thursday, September 5, at the Stadion Rajko Mitic in Belgrade.

Hosts Serbia are competing in the top-division of the Nations League for the first time, having secured promotion last year from Nations League B.

Spain come into the match having recently won the European Championships, followed by the gold medal at the Olympics.

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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Serbia vs. Spain live stream, TV channel in UK

Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in UK:

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There is no TV broadcast or live stream available for this game in the UK.

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What time does Serbia vs. Spain kick off in the UK?

This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Stadion Rajko Mitic in Belgrade, Serbia and kicks off on Thursday, September 5 at 8:45 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates to in the UK:

Serbia vs. Spain lineups, team news

Hosts Serbia will be without key striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic because of injury.

Manager Dragan Stojkovic has also called up five players who are yet to make their international debuts, including Sunderland midfielder Milan Aleksic and Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic.

Serbia predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Rajkovic (GK) — Veljkovic, Milenkovic, Pavlovic — Nedeljkovic, Lukic, Ilic, Zivkovic — Samardzic, S. Mitrovic — Jovic.

Injured: Mitrovic, Milinkovic-Savic
Suspended: —

Spain will be without their top-choice goalkeeper Unai Simon who is nursing a wrist injury. Arsenal’s new signing David Raya is likely to start in goal.

Star striker Alvaro Morata will also miss due to a thigh issue. Valencia midfielder Pepelu may make his Spain debut in the match.

Spain predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Raya (GK) — Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella — Rodri, Fabian — Yamal, Olmo, Williams — Oyarzabal

Injured: Simon, Morata
Suspended: —

Serbia vs. Spain prediction

Though Serbia has done well to progress from the Nations Cup third tier to the first tier in two consecutive seasons, they have been handed a tough opening match in the top-flight.

Spain, the defending champions and recently winners of Euro 2024, are likely to win this match without much fuss.

Prediction: Serbia 0-2 Spain