The report says Spain drew 0-0 with Egypt in March before being held 1-1 by Iraq last week. Those results underline the issue facing De la Fuente: control must lead to more decisive attacking moments.
The same report says Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz are recovering from injuries. If those absences are confirmed, Spain will lose three options capable of stretching a defence in wide areas.
That places greater creative responsibility on players such as Dani Olmo, Alex Baena and Ferran Torres. Spain’s structure should still provide possession and territorial pressure, but Peru may find encouragement if the favourites circulate the ball without enough penetration.
Peru arrive with modest momentum. The report says they drew 2-2 with Honduras in March and then beat Haiti 2-1 in their latest outing.
Those results do not erase the wider rebuilding challenge after missing the final stage of the World Cup for a second consecutive edition. They do, however, offer a platform for a disciplined performance against superior individual talent.
Peru’s best route should be a compact shape, quick transitions and pressure on Spain’s midfield buildup. Their competitiveness will depend less on dominating possession than on making each counterattack count.
The gap between the squads remains significant, but friendlies often expose a team’s lack of rhythm more clearly than its lack of quality. Spain must turn technical superiority into chances, while Peru need to stay organised for long periods.
For Spain, the key storyline is whether this match restores attacking fluency before the next phase of World Cup preparation. For Peru, a resilient display could provide momentum for a longer rebuild.