The bronze medal match of men's hockey will be played between India and Spain in Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian team will play to win the bronze medal match in the Olympics for the second consecutive time. Earlier, the Indian team had to face a 2-3 defeat in a thrilling semi-final against Germany. At the same time, Spain lost 0-4 against the Netherlands in the semi-finals. The Indian team's record against Spain has also been very good, so it is a big contender to win the bronze medal this time too.

India's record against Spain

A total of 71 hockey matches have been played between India and Spain so far.

During this time, the Indian hockey team has won 31 matches and lost 26 matches. Whereas, 14 matches have ended in a draw. Apart from this, both the teams have come face to face 10 times in the Olympics, in which the Indian team has defeated Spain 7 times and lost only once. If we talk about the last 5 matches, then here too the Indian team has the upper hand. India has defeated Spain in 4 out of the last 5 matches and Spain has won only one match.

The journey so far in Paris Olympics

India started its campaign in Paris Olympics by defeating New Zealand 3-2.

After this, the match played against Argentina ended in a 1-1 draw. In its third match, the Indian team defeated Ireland 2-0. After this, it had to face a 1-2 defeat against Belgium. Then by defeating Australia, the Indian team achieved a historic victory and defeated Britain 4-2 in the penalty shootout. But in the semi-finals, the Indian team lost 2-3, due to which it will now play in the bronze medal match.

The biggest problem facing the Indian team

The Indian hockey team has lost only two matches so far in the Paris Olympics. These two defeats have come against Germany and Belgium.

On the other hand, Spain has defeated both these teams this time. Spain defeated Germany in the group stage and Belgium in the quarter-finals. In such a situation, this is no less than a tension for Team India.

On the other hand, Spain has defeated both these teams this time. Spain defeated Germany in the group stage and Belgium in the quarter-finals. In such a situation, this is no less than a tension for Team India.