The 1×1 of Spain, champion of the Euro Cup

David Raya

Prepared

He played in the third game against Albania and was key to Spain’s success as they won the full title. He impressed with three decisive saves and showed that Spain have a good goalkeeper when Unai is missing.

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Dani Carvajal

Insurmountable

A good tournament has ended. Fighting, helpful, fast, solid and at the same time offensive. He guards Lamine Yamal and frees him from the attack. Maybe it’s too much to ask for the Ballon d’Or, but he once again showed that he is the best in the world.

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Robin Le Normand

Confirmed

If he’s good, he’s always a starter at De la Fuente alongside Laporte. He suffered discomfort late in the tournament and lasted a few games until his body told him enough and had to be replaced. They made it to the quarterfinals against Germany and also to the final.

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Nacho Fernandez

of course

The Real Madrid center back is the perfect alternative in the axis of defense for Luis de la Fuente. When Laporte was missing and when Le Normand was away. He always acted with confidence and the experience he accumulated from Real Madrid. Nothing more was asked of him, he was brought for that.

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Dani Vivian

Following

The fourth center back was left wanting to take the field at the end of the match against Italy, but he started against Albania and helped keep a clean sheet. He went out to get water at the end of the semi-final, Le Normand was suspended and Navas was injured. He fought Mbappé and company.

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Mikel Merino

Chupinazo

Navarrese will go down in the history of the national team for his great goal against Germany in the last minute of extra time in the quarterfinals. He is the first alternative in the middle of the field, where he has two real football beasts ahead of him.

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Alvaro Morata

Tired

The captain has had to endure a lot of criticism since March. He is in the spotlight despite being the fourth highest scorer in the history of the German national team. He only scored one goal, on his debut against Croatia, but his work in pressing and his ability to create space for his team-mates is unquestionable.

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Fabian Ruiz

Unfolded

He was the best player of the match against Croatia. The perfect complement to Rodri. A modern midfielder, elegant on the ball and strong without it. A neat ‘box to box’, with ascendancy at the back and coming to the top. This tournament confirmed him as one of the best in the world in his position.

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Joselu Mato

Relegated

A priori he is the successor to Álvaro Morata, but De la Fuente used to have Oyarzabal or Ferran Torres up front and as a 9. At one point he seemed annoyed by it although in the end he accepted his role, infected with good vibes in the locker room.

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Dani Olmo

Vital

He came into the fold and struggled to break into the team, but he went the distance throughout the tournament and ended up being an indispensable piece and the Golden Boot of the Euro Cup alongside Kane. He scored in the round of 16, quarters and semi-finals and in the final he hit a ball over the line in extra time. He confirms himself as a first-class footballer, but he needs to take a step up to a great level because he still has no ceiling. It has to fly.

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Ferran Torres

worker

The Shark complied whenever he was given the option. He scored the winning goal against Albania and in the quarterfinals he was instrumental in his defensive work as Germany pushed harder in the second half and in extra time. Another soldier from De la Fuente, permanent for the technician.

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Alejandro Grimaldo

Deep

He probably expected to be a starter, but Cucurella has an advantage because the coach knows him better. He accepted his role and participated against Albania, in the round of 16 against Georgia at a good level. His more offensive profile provided more depth on the left wing, even playing with Nico.

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Alex Remiro

Engaged

The only player without minutes in this Euro Cup. He already knows what he’s going to do, but his role in the locker room is important. The goalkeeper is highly regarded by his teammates and a member of the group.

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Aymeric Laporte

Adopted

They called it after his year in the Saudi Arabian league. He arrived in difficulty but when he recovered he gave his best version, as an important piece in the defense axis. He missed the first game against Croatia, but then played everything at a high level. A defensive wall and important in getting the ball out.

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Alex Baena

prize

He had two moments in the group stage and little else. A good reward for his great year at Villarreal and experience for the next tournaments, starting with the next Olympic Games where, together with Fermín, he has to be the franchise player for Santi Denia’s team.

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Rodrigo Hernandez

Gesture

The MVP of the tournament showed for the umpteenth time that he is the best midfielder in the world. His clarity in reading the game, his ability to impose tempos in every section of the game and his physical presence made him the total player and axis of this team. He had to leave the final at half-time, but the team gave him the title. He deserves the Ballon d’Or.

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Nico Williams

Not tied

Together with Lamine, they created the most mediatic football couple of today. He has shown that he is ready for any challenge and, at only 22 years old, he is already one of those called to be a world star of the next decade. He scored two goals, one in the round of 16 and another in the final. He was the MVP in two games.

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Martin Zubimendi

It is necessary

He had some minutes against Croatia and played against Albania, but his big work came in the final, when he came on for the entire second half for the injured Rodri. He played with personality and confidence, showing that he would be a starter on any other team. In Spain, it’s not because it has the best in the world ahead of it.

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Lamine Yamal

One is chosen

The star of the future established himself in Germany. Unmistakable, different and deferential player. He accumulated all possible records for precocity and finished as the highest assistant (4) even at 17 years old. He has everything to be a period player at Barça and in the national team. He was decisive with his great goal in the semifinals against Rabiot and his assist on Nico in the final. He won the award for the best youth of the Euro.

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Pedro González

chopped

An ugly entry by Kroos in the quarterfinals ended his Euro Cup. The Canarian continued to improve and started all the games except Albania. As a midfielder he felt comfortable and free. He provided an assist against Croatia.

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Mikel Oyarzabal

hero

He was the first alternative to Morata throughout the tournament. De la Fuente soldier, with whom he is European Under-21 champion and Olympic runner-up. He missed the World Cup due to injury and football owes him. He saved it for the final, where he scored the historic goal that gave Spain its fourth European Championship.

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Jesus Navas

Legendary

De la Fuente asked him for one last mission with the national team. He’ll have a secondary role, but he needs someone with streak and experience in the locker room and can be counted on in any situation. He almost abandoned his ankle against Albania and continued because he knew Carvajal was ready and in the semifinals he gave everything to stop Mbappé. Two Euro Cups, one World Cup and one Nations Cup. He left through the front door.

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First Simon

can’t enter

An undisputed starter for De la Fuente, he played in all but the clash against Albania, with a ticket to the second round already in his pocket. They scored four goals in the entire tournament, never more than one in a match. He always trusted under the sticks and gave several scares to his feet, although in any case it was not serious.

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Marc Cucurella

Darling

If Luis de la Fuente was looking for a replacement for Jordi Alba, he found one. He arrived as if covered and surprised everyone, including his colleagues. More defensive profile, but it looks like it will remain a permanent fixture. More so because of the good environment it creates for concentration. He grew during the championship and ended up providing a decisive assist to Oyarzabal in the final. He is the most loved by the fans.

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Fermin Lopez

Olympics

He came on in the second half against Albania, but the reward for him was on the list after his first year at Barça. He will be important in the future and now he has to lead the Olympic team in Paris.

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Ayoze Perez

Injured

The footballer who participated in the least. Only 12′ against Italy, although they were good and Donnarumma stopped them on two occasions. Later this caused discomfort which resulted in fiber breakage. He can’t play anymore.