The match between Spain vs Italy in an international friendly match will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at the Vicente Calderon Stadium , the game replicates the final of Euro 2012 and the 2013 Confederations Cup semi-final, will be the first event for Diego Costa , Atletico Madrid striker , who was born in Brazil but then crossed to Spain .

Coach Vicente Del Bosque himself argued , the classic match between Italy vs Spain will be the benchmark for the strength of his team . Former Real Madrid this tactic interpreter said , " I hope the draw against Italy in Euro 2012 and the Confederations Cup . We want to fight with strong Italian and balanced to produce a tight game . "

Special Diego Costa , for Del Bosque , it takes a team . Especially lately La Furia Roja did lose a pure striker . Even to this test match , Roberto Soldado and Fernando Torres ignored . Meanwhile , Cesc Fabregas doubtful in this friendly match .

What about Italy ? They will be populated by the players fresh . Although Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy ruled out with injury , it is not possible there is an opportunity for Cirro Immobile who look good in Serie - A . Equal opportunities can also be obtained defender Gabriel Paletta ( Parma ) and Alessio Cerci ( Torino ) .

Coach Cesare Prandelli hopes that children focus for the upcoming 2014 World Cup . He did not want any sparks controversy among the players , but dealing with Spain is tough for the Azzurri . Note only won once in the last five games could haunt .

Head To Head Spain vs Italy:

June 28, 2013 Spain vs Italy 0-0
July 2, 2012 Spain vs Italy 4-0
June 10, 2012 Spain vs Italy 1-1
August 11, 2011 Italy vs Spain 2-1
June 23, 2008 Spain vs Italy 4-2

Estimated Lineup Spain vs Italy:

Spain ( 4-5-1 ) : Casillas , Azpilicueta , Sergio Ramos , Albiol , Jordi Alba , Alcantara , Fabregas , Busquets , Iniesta , Silva , Diego Costa .

Italy ( 4-4-2 ) : Buffon , De Sciglio , Barzagli , Bonucci , Criscito Pirlo , Candreva , Marchisio , Montolivo , Osvaldo , Destro

Prediction Spain vs Italy: 55-45