Spain 2-1 Uruguay: Del Bosque changes his midfield structure, Uruguay are...
Spain’s level of dominance should have resulted in a much more emphatic victory. Xabi Alonso is unavailable for the Confederations Cup because of injury, and in his absence Vicente del Bosque changed...
View ArticleSpain 3-0 Nigeria: Alba & Pedro crucial in a more direct match than Spain are...
Nigeria were more adventurous than the majority of Spain’s opponents, but they left plenty of space for the World Champions to break into. After changing almost his entire team for the thrashing of...
View ArticleSpain 0-0 Italy: a lopsided tactical battle but an evenly-balanced game
Spain progressed on penalties after an intriguing stalemate. Vicente Del Bosque recalled Fernando Torres and David Silva to play in the front three. Cesare Prandelli was without Mario Balotelli and...
View ArticleBrazil 3-0 Spain: Spain unable to cope with Brazil’s pace and power on the break
Brazil won the Confederations Cup at the Maracana after a convincing demolition of the world champions. Luis Felipe Scolari stuck with his usual side – in five games he only deviated from this XI once,...
View ArticleSpain: can they keep their incredible run going?
Spain’s current run of success is unprecedented – two European Championships, with a World Cup between. When you consider their distinctive playing style, and the way they’ve taken possession football...
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