Michael O'Neill's men take on European Championship-bound Spain in Palma
Northern Ireland will be hoping they can carry on their recent run of good form when they face Spain in Palma tonight.They know it will be a very stern test against Luis de la Fuente's side in what is the final warm-up game for the Spanish before they head to the European Championships in Germany.
Jamie Reid does well to recycle the ball, which eventually falls for Price eight yards out, and he blazes over the target.Spain are in the mood as they grab a fourth goal, and it comes from another superb piece of play. Veteran Jesus Navas picks him out with a pinpoint cross from the right with the unmarked Atletico Madrid striker cooly finishing from eight yards.Nico Williams shows his quality as he weaves past Trai Hume before he drills an effort winde of the target.Northern Ireland allow Pedri to advance from the halfway line and the Barcelona man punishes them with a low drive from outside the box which beats Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Gareth McAuley has backed Northern Ireland's young stars to handle the atmosphere when they take on Spain in Mallorca tonight.It may be approaching the holiday season but Michael O'Neill insists Northern Ireland's trip to Spain is far from an end of season jolly.The stadium boasts a maximum capacity of 23,142 and is located next to the industrial area of Ca'n Valero and a short three kilometres from touristic centre of Palma.
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