They are world-beaters at their best, with Predrag Mijatovic, Raul's former Real Madrid team-mate, and Dragan Stojkovic shining in their 1-0 win against Norway.

But at their worst Vujadin Boskov's men are awful and suffered the ignominy of losing to a South China/Hong Kong XI in a pre-tournament match.

They also trailed rank outsiders Slovenia by three goals in their first group match before staging a stunning fightback to earn a 3-3 draw.

"Mijatovic will really want to beat us and will use all of his strengths, but we will be trying our best as well," said Raul.

At least, Abelardo believes, their opponents' style will make for an attractive game.

"Yugoslavia are a side who will come at us," he said. "That will let us play. We must beat them."

Spain have circled the w