Spain vs. Scotland: Start Time and Schedule

Scotland find themselves in a tough position entering the final two matches of the Euro 2012 qualifying, and will be desperate for a victory against Spain.

Scotland faces Lichtenstein prior to Spain, and will need a victory there to be in position to finish second in the group.

Where: Jose Rico Perez, Spain

When: Oct. 11 at 2:45 p.m. EDT

Watch: ESPN Deportes, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two

Live Stream: ESPN3

Key Storyline: Will Scotland battle back to make Euro Cup playoff?

Scotland is getting the help they needed from Spain today against the Czech Republic, as Spain leads 2-0 at halftime.

A win over Lichtenstein would then put Scotland one-point ahead of the Czech Republic with just one match to play in the group stages.

Scotland would then control their own destiny in this match against Spain.

Key Player to Watch for Spain: Fernando Torres

Torres has returned to the starting 11 for Spain, and will likely start in this match as well, barring a change in the final days leading up to the match.

Torres has proven to be a very explosive striker at times during his career, and he has also disappointed at times.

If the Scottish defense ignores him, Torres will make them pay.

Key Player to Watch for Scotland: Steven Naismith

Naismith is a home-grown star that plays for Rangers in Scotland. He registered the game-winning goal in the team's last match against Lithuania that kept their playoff hopes alive.

Scotland is going to need another big performance out of Naismith in this match if they are going to have any chance of advancing.

Key Matchup: Spanish attack vs. Scottish defense

The Scottish defense has only given up seven goals in Euro 2012 qualifying, but the Spanish have registered 21 goals.

Something has to give in this game.

The Spanish registered three goals against Scotland the last time around in a 3-2 victory. If Scotland is going to have any chance of winning this match, they are going to need to play incredible defense.

Final Analysis:

Even though Spain has already qualified for Euro 2012, they are not slowing down. The team's performance against the Czech Republic is evidence of this, and they are not going to slow down against Scotland.

In the end, Spain just has enough talent to hold off Scotland from winning this match, despite the fact that Scotland will leave everything on the pitch in an attempt to advance to the playoff round.

Prediction:

Spain 2
Scotland 2