Here we go again. After a wonderful start against Croatia, today is the toughest game of this phase.
Italy always gives us problems and I am sure it’s going to be a difficult game.
I hope that De La Fuente repeats the same initial line-up. They performed very well the last Saturday. Especially Fabian with a goal and an incredible assist to Morata to open the game.
Lamine was incredible for a 16 year-old boy. He was involved in 2 of 3 goals and kept trying until the end.
Nacho and Le Normand in defence did a great job too.
Looking at the rest of teams, there has not been big surprises till now. Perhaps, Belgium losing its game against Slovakia, has been the only one I was not expecting.
Germany, as expected, has already gone through to last 16. Croatia has a tough last game against Italy, to avoid going home early.
It’s getting really exciting as we advance.
My brother hates tiki-taka with passion, wrote me "tonight we will watch football vs anti-football". :)
Well, over the last few years that’s been our style, though a lot different with Nico and Lamine these days.
You need the right players. Without Xavi, Iniesta and Xabi Alonso is difficult to play as you mention.
Actually already during the game he wrote me another message - "Ok, taking my words back. It looks Spanish has finally started to play football..." :)
Hahaha!
Definitely will be a solid game! I'm not too convinced with Italy though, so I'm predicting Spain come out with the win. Lamine is a generational talent, and he's only 16, that's crazy! And by having Carvajal there to support him defensively, he's able to more freely express is superb attacking capacity.
On Saturday, it worked very well and even Carvajal made the third. We’ll see if it continues today.
TOP GAME ! I'll watch the game.
Yes a classic one. Really looking forward to it , though I expect more difficulties than last Saturday against Croatia.
Line-up confirmed. Just one change. Laporte instead of Nacho as center back. He will make a French born pair of center back along with Le Normand. The rest are the same as in the first match. 💪🏻💪🏻
Just 0-0 at halftime though I think we have done a good first half. We’ll see the second if we can finish any of the opportunities.
1-0 full time! It’s been tough. But this team delivers!
Yes, Spain was better team today.
And an incredible match from Donnaruma!