The Spanish team was able to uncork the “bottle of cava” beating Slovakia, but the joy was not complete as they could not access the round of 16 of the Eurocup as the first of the group. The goal drunkenness undoubtedly caused some relief in the national team after drawing against Sweden Y Poland despite displaying a good collective game, but this Monday before Croatia Several aspects must be polished if Spain wants to ensure its presence in the rooms.
A greater success
The main point to improve is the success in front of the goal. Having seen what has been seen, the team of Luis Enrique he has plenty of football; he knows how to establish his game plan, dominating his rival and reaching the opposite goal with danger, but he is penalized for his lack of aim. It happened before Sweden, where he was left without a goal despite having 85% possession and 17 scoring chances, and against Poland, which he scored once after having the ball 75% of the time and enjoying 12 arrivals. In the duel against Slovakia there was also some desperation until the rival goalkeeper lent a hand with a bad clearance that opened the way to the win.
Also in penalties this lack of success is extended, since the Spanish team has failed the two that have whistled in favor so far Eurocup. Improving in this aspect and not wasting these types of occasions will be key in a life or death duel.
Mastering the areas also requires improvement in one's own. It is true that Spain He has only conceded one goal so far and that was in an isolated play -he scored with a header Robert Lewandowski– but minimizing risks and zeroing out your own goal will undoubtedly bring the goal of going round to a Croatia that has gone from less to more in the Eurocup.
Spain travels to Copenhagen where they will play the match against Croatia
Control Modric
The Balkan team is characterized by being a solid, competitive block with experienced players, so the Spanish team will do well to control its key players. In this aspect, Luka modricDespite his 35 years, he is still the great reference. The Real Madrid player dazzles and is the heart of a Croatia without ties. He is the one who moves the team and another veteran, Ivan perisic (32), provides the speed and the goal, although the Covid will prevent their participation. Both have plenty of experience in these types of matches and keeping them at bay will be vital for the Red's aspirations.
Last but not least, it seems necessary to temper the nerves of the appointment. Despite the fact that the duel against Slovakia had a certain aroma to the end, things are serious here. Spain is one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams and the match is played without a net. Luis Enrique He prioritized bringing players with less baggage but hungry to do something great and now is the time to prove it. Knowing how to play the key moments in the game, resist and not collapse will be a guarantee of success. Otherwise…
Croatia training prior to the match against Spain
