Diego Costa will make his second international debut when he lines up for Spain in their international friendly against Italy tonight.

The Atletico Madrid striker has previously played for Brazil, also making his debut for them against Italy, but switched allegiances to represent Spain.

He leads the attack as Vicente del Bosque names an impressive starting XI to face the Azzurri.

Meanwhile, Dani Osvaldo leads the attack for the visitors alongside Alessio Cerci.

The Italians are missing Mario Balotelli through injury, while Daniele de Rossi has been left out of the squad because of a disciplinary matter.

Spain: Casillas; Azpilicueta, Javi Martniez, Ramos, Alba; Busquets, Thiago; Pedro, Cesc, Iniesta; Diego Costa
Subs: Reina, Valdes, Albiol, Juanfran, Koke, Xavi, Alonso, Cazorla, Silva, Navas, Negredo

Italy:
Subs: Buffon, Maggio, Paletta, Barzagli, Criscito, Marchisio, Motta, Montolivo, Candreva, Cerci, Osvaldo
Subs: Sirigu, Perin, Chiellini, Abate, De Sciglio, Bonucci, Astori, Insigne, Verratti, Pirlo, Giaccherini, Parolo, Gildarino, Destro, Immobile

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Written by
Pascal Lemesre