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The starting lineups for tonight's quarterfinal match between the national teams of France and Spain have been announced.
In the French lineup, attacking midfielder Samir Nasri will not be playing, and he will be replaced by defensive full-back Mathieu Debuchy. Anthony Reveillere will fill in the vacant spot in defense.
Meanwhile, Spain's coach Vicente Del Bosque has decided to leave Fernando Torres on the bench, so there will be no nominal strikers in the lineup of the European champions.
Starting lineups:
- FRANCE: Hugo Lloris; Gael Clichy, Laurent Koscielny, Adil Rami, Anthony Revellere; Yoan M.Vila, Florent Malouda, Yohan Cabaye; Franck Ribery, Mathieu Debuchy; Karim Benzema;
Substitutes: Mandanda, Evra, Valbuena, Giroud, Nasri, Matuidi, Menez, Diarra, Martin, Ben Arfa, Carrasso;
- SPAIN: Iiker Casillas; Alvaro Arbeloa, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba; Xavi, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso; David Silva, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta;
Substitutes: Valdes, Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Pedro, Torres, Negredo, Mata, Llorente, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Reina;
