Putting in what was an empathic performance on Saturday evening, Spain opened their EURO 24 adventure with a thumping 3-0 victory against Croatia in Berlin.
While La Roja might have been preparing for what appeared to be a stern Group B opener, the three-time European champions run rampant throughout the first-half.
With the trio of Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal all getting on the scoresheet prior to the half-time break, Luis de la Fuente’s men couldn’t have asked for a better start here.
While Croatia might have seen Bruno Petkovic miss a second-half penalty, the Blazers failed to find any kind of fluidity and were completely outplayed across the park.
On an evening when Spain opened their European Championship adventure with a major statement of intent, we have taken a look at the main talking points from Saturday’s showdown in Berlin.
Spain make a thumping statement
Suffering major World Cup frustration out in Qatar 18 months ago as they eventually fell to Morocco at the Round of 16 stage, it is no secret that Spain opened this summer’s European Championships with plenty of pressure on their shoulders.
However, enjoying what was a major qualifying romp last year and storming their way to Germany, La Roja have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine charge over the next month.
While the European giants might have faced a stern examination on paper this weekend, Spain certainly made a major statement of intent here and their performance would have certainly been acknowledged by the likes of England and Spain.
Although La Roja might still have a squad that lacks experience at the major tournament stage, they do appear to be enjoying life since their World Cup exit in the winter of 2022.
Breezing past a Croatia squad that have continued to gain a reputation for their success on the major tournament stage, all eyes will certainly fall on the Veltins Arena on Thursday night when they meet defending champions Italy…
Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-06-16 13:23:49
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