Spain booked a final date with Brazil in the Confederations Cup after beating Italy 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa is certain Italy will not roll over on Thursday as they did in the Euro 2012 final.
Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque says that Iker Casillas is still his first choice goalkeeper.
Vicente Del Bosque praised the versatility of his players after they beat Nigeria 3-0 in the Confederations Cup.
Jordi Alba was delighted to score a double as Spain defeated Nigeria 3-0 in their final Confederations Cup Group B game.
Jordi Alba scored twice as Spain beat Nigeria 3-0 to safely progress through to the Confederations Cup semi-finals.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has not given up hope of reaching the Confederations Cup semi-finals, despite facing Spain.
Fernando Torres scored four times and missed a penalty as Spain easily beat Tahiti 10-0 in the Confederations Cup.
Andres Iniesta promised Spain will not go easy on Confederations Cup minnows Tahiti when the two teams meet on Thursday.
Spain are out to avoid any slip-ups against Tahiti when the two sides meet in the Confederations Cup on Thursday.
Cesc Fabregas was delighted with his performance after Spain beat Uruguay in their Confederations Cup Group B opener.
Vicente Del Bosque insists he is not giving Iker Casillas preferential treatment by selecting him for Spain.
Vicente Del Bosque believes Spain are now in the driving seat in Confederations Cup Group B after beating Uruguay 2-1.
Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign with an impressive 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Recife.
Alvaro Arbeloa says he has no problem with Iker Casillas as Spain prepare to start the Confederations Cup campaign.
Cesc Fabregas hopes Spain can complete a clean sweep of major international silverware in the Confederations Cup.
Cesc Fabregas insisted that the Spain team is united despite the war of words that has taken place this week.
Sean St Ledger had hero status snatched from his grasp as the Republic of Ireland lost 2-0 to Spain in New York.
Gerard Pique insists Spain's status as Confederations Cup favourites will not distract them from their preparations.
Jeff Hendrick will make his first start for the Republic of Ireland against Spain in a friendly in New York on Tuesday