Fabian Ruiz keeps place, Pedri on bench as Spain name France semi-final XI | OneFootball

According to L'Équipe, Spain have stuck with the expected XI for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against France in Arlington, with Fabian Ruiz preferred again to Pedri. It is the second match in a row the PSG midfielder starts.

The 11 who began the 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium go again. Ruiz scored in that match.

He lines up in midfield with Rodri, while Pedri starts on the bench. The Barcelona player, 23, came on in the 55th minute against Belgium, replacing Ruiz.

Elsewhere, Pedro Porro is chosen ahead of Marcos Llorente. Alex Baena continues on the left of the attack.

Spain XI: U.Simon - Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella - Rodri (cap.), Ruiz - Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Baena - Oyarzabal.

Source: L'Équipe