Spain’s 1-1 against Croatia

first simon

There is inspiration

The great work of the defense meant that he did not have much work. He missed Croatia’s first three shots, although he hit Majer’s fourth and Petkovic’s sixth.

2

Jesus Navas

demanded

Perisic brought him on early in his starts, but his seniority was key to handling the Croatian winger.

3

Le Normand

helpful

As against Italy, they performed at a good level, providing security in defense and preventing Croatia from finding clear positions at the end. He retired wounded.

4

report

accurate

He was out of position as soon as he played to close the gap and shone too, getting back into position like lightning to block a dangerous shot from Kramaric in the first half. He managed to give Spain the title, but his penalty crashed against the post.

5

Jordi Alba

Incisor

This is a dagger that goes up the band. He was able to pick up Yeremy and put in beautiful crosses in the area looking for the heads of Morata and Asensio.

6

Rodrigo

Powerful

He dominates Spain’s midfield and is also a long-range threat to the Croatian goal. He has a cannon on his right foot and used it in the second half with a shot that missed the goal.

7

Fabian Ruiz

Novelty

One of two changes for Luis de la Fuente regarding the clash against Italy. He was smart and accurate with and without the ball, though he also suffered against Modric. He looked for Vaseline and came out brushing with a stick.

8

Marco Asensio

Disappointing

He entered the ‘eleven’ for Rodrigo Moreno and ended up being a disappointment due to his lukewarmness and lack of goals. He is far from performing in the quality he values.

9

Gavi

Intense

As always, he left everyone on the pitch contributing so much. He knows how to cover his teammates without the ball, although with the leather on his feet he can do more. He starred with two shots that couldn’t find the goal.

10

Jeremy

cheap

Despite good coordination with Alba, little more was expected from the canary, relieved in the second half.

Eleven

Morata

It hurts

He tried to break the resistance of the Croatian central defenders, a difficult task in which he did not succeed. He moved intelligently and played well from the back, even though the ‘9’ was always asked to score a goal.

12

Ansu Fati

Disgusting

He came on for Yeremy and had the clearest shot for Spain with a point-blank shot that Perisic cleared on the goal line.

13

Joselu

hope

His latest performances invited a new act on his part, though he was closely watched the moment he jumped on the field. He scored the first penalty of the shootout for Spain.

14

Mikel Merino

Lungs

He relieved Fabián and gave oxygen to the Spanish midfield. He claimed a penalty in extra time. He scores his shot in the class shootout.

fifteen

Nacho

encouraged

He left in an emergency due to Le Normand’s injury. Making no mistake about being high and relentless in a Majer boarding school carries a lot of risk.

16

Elm

So kind

He encouraged the Spanish attack and moved well between the lines to launch Ansu or distribute the game. He enjoyed a good time, even though he finished high.

17

carvajal

Executor

He took the field in extra time and did it in ton. But more result was the penalty shootout scoring in the class that gave Spain a new title.