Uruguay charged one of the world’s most impactful coaches with the task of taking the nation back to greater heights on the international circuit, but their plans have imploded. Another big blunder gave one of the World Cup’s top teams the advantage in a crucial clash, and an explosive ending to the encounter befittingly brought […]
On a day of draws, one stalemate stood out above all others. One of the favourites for the World Cup title were expected to ease to three points despite several personnel problems, and they produced a dominant display on paper. But by full time, they had evoked memories of painful performances from the past, while […]
Spain hosted Turkiye to play out a 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifier. Goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal for Spain and Deniz Gul & Salih Ozcan for Turkey ensured the game ended level. The draw confirmed Spain’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup unbeaten as group toppers as Turkiye finished 2nd in […]
The favorites for the top spots in Group E of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers met on matchday two. At kickoff, they were level on points, but if there was any doubt about who should finish at the top of the table, it had died by full time as La Roja reminded everyone of their […]
With the world at the feet of their teenage sensation, Spain were setting their sights on dynastic dominance through a triumph in this all-Iberian affair. But it was not to be. Portugal pitched in across two hours of football to fight for the trophy and took the bragging rights back home. Tactical analysis and match […]
While Rodri sits on the sidelines, Spain and France fought in a battle that brought together two candidates for the Ballon d’Or. Indeed, the ninety minutes would be a feast for the eyes with a series of special offensive plays in and around both boxes. But the champions came through. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Spain suffered in the first leg and saw that their struggles were no coincidence in front of their home fans. Even though the balance of play tilted their way in this fixture, there was nothing to split the sides after 210 minutes, relying on the precarity of a penalty shootout to find a victor. Tactical […]
Spain still are the side to beat in Europe. However, the first leg of a Nations League clash came close to demonstrating their mortality. Ronald Koeman cobbled together a prudent plan to catch the favorites on a poor day, putting the tie in the balance ahead of a trip to the Mestalla. Tactical analysis and […]
In a time when the international break may feel like an inconvenience, Spain smile favorably on the Nations League. The tournament took the camp on the trajectory to glory in the summer and the squad still fight to retain the first piece of silverware for Luis de la Fuente in his post. Thanks to a […]
Serbia should have foreseen a baptism of fire in their first fixture in the top tier of the Nations League, welcoming the best country on the continent onto their turf. The battle for the ball went the way everyone expected. However, the hosts held onto a stalemate that befitted their spirit. Tactical analysis and match […]