Jordi Alba is pure class, been good seeing his emergence. Will be a better buy for Barca than Bale would have IMO.
Don't particularly disagree with that and we concur Spain's goals were brllliantly crafted.
I was watching Pirlo closely, and he was getting really frustrated at not being able to dictate play. Always there was a player in his way, shadowing him and stopping him dictating play. Making him pass it sideways, or spin away from the ball to try to make space. Time after time it was Xavi close to him. Which feeds into your last point....
Spain were able to sacrifice one of their playmakers, Xavi, to closing Pirlo down. That said, Xavi was still able to make the killer pass to Alba.
If Torres was the player of two years ago, giving them a proper striker, Spain would be one of the greatest teams of all time.
What's the John Terry kit references ?
What's the John Terry kit references ?
How does David Villa get back into this team? 51 goals in 82 games for Spain. We'll never know now but would Del Bosque have played him?