The confrontation in Prague will be between a side who are still embattled and one who are still triumphant.
The Czech Republic are in a strong position to finish second in Group I, but the media and supporters continue to surround the team with an air of disgruntlement. Against Spain, they will host a side who have grown so accustomed to glory that it has become second-nature.
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