Uruguay advanced to the finals of the World Cup in Russia, finishing second in the Latin American group with 31 points, ten behind first-placed Brazil. Having scored 32 goals while he had conceded 20. A very stable team and with a lot of homogeneity. In the previous friendlies on European soil last November, they had drawn with Poland, while they were defeated by Austria 2-1 in games where they were presented with several changes. Coach Tabares wanted to do some tests in the previous friendlies, but now as we reach the final straight of the World Cup, he has called all his stars and will try a starting lineup. The duo at the top of the Cavani attack, Suarez does not change.
On the other hand, the Czech Republic, which could not get any of the tickets for the stadiums of Russia. She finished third in her group behind Germany and Northern Ireland. He could never follow the rhythm of the first two and was rightly left out. Coach Jarolim remains on the team bench. You are called to make a new start, and the goal now is the Nations Cup next autumn. They make several absences of key members of the team, with the newcomers expected to make their debut with their national team.
A very different climate in the two groups, Uruguay has psychology and is preparing for a good summer. Unlike the Czech Republic, which has the disappointment of not participating in a third consecutive world cup and perhaps sees China-friendly as more "procedural".