Can make a good 11 with the players they took I think not sure if Enrique is the right coach though he's quite ruthless.
Weird to think THIS Spain side will top the group. Sweden are awful, they won’t attack Poland. They will sit back just like they did against Spain, Poland have more a more dangerous striker up top then Spain do. This Sweden side are terrible, didn’t deserve to beat Slovakia, got away with it, massively got away with it against a Spain side that battered them. This Sweden side will lose against Poland and it will be a Spain Poland 1-2. Watch this space.
I don't think they look that poor tbh, it's just finishing that's letting them down. 80% avg possession, most big chances created. They haven't played the best teams tbf but besides scoring they aren't doing that much wrong
Think the question is if they played a side like France or Italy can they win? The answer right now is no. I don’t even think they could beat England the way they are playing if I am being honest. Yeah have the ball but all you do is pass sideways, even in the 90th minute they need a goal and they just pass it amongst themselves. It is not good for a side that is usually very good in international competitions.
It's not like the French have treated us to spectacular football so far. They are very solid defensively and have Mbappé but they barely created anything against the Germans and didn't win against Hungary. I do agree that right now the Italians and French look like the biggest favourites but that doesn't make the other teams poor.
I can see Spain going out on Wednesday. If they draw against Slovakia and Poland beat Sweden they're rooted at the bottom of their league on 3 points. Poland need the win more than Sweden and have Lewandowski. Spain have flattered to deceive and have Morata. Even if Poland can't get a result I'm pretty sure Spain still have to win to qualify? 3 points won't be enough if they finish 3rd will it?
A draw will probably mean they rely on GD as Spain are a point behind 3 teams currently in that top 4 3rd place spot: Austria ( who play Ukraine ) Portugal (who play France ) Finland ( who play Belgium) Guess Finland are most at risk having to play Belgium which will affect their goal difference. Of course if Croatia beat Scotland they will onto 4 points too. EURO 2020: Best third-placed teams – who is heading through?
Slovakia lost to this poor Sweden side 1-0 without really causing any problems to Sweden. If Spain have as much possession and chances as they have had recently they will be fine. Spain have not been playing badly, they have had chances but been undone by 2 keepers having great games. If they open up Slovakia as much as they opened up Sweden this game is only going one way. 2-0 Spain. In the Poland Sweden game I only see it going one way, Poland win. Sweden don’t attack. Sweden sit in and against a team that need to win that will attack with Lewandowski up front I don’t see Sweden getting much joy. 2-0 Poland. Spain win group with 5 points.
I think Slovakia's only chance is a nick an early goal and defend for their lives - was unimpressed with them against Sweden who themselves are distinctly average. Poland should get plenty of chances against Sweden and thought they more than held their own against Spain.
You're probably right of course but I haven't seen anything remotely impressive from Spain so far, and with Morata up front it doesn't really matter how many chances you create. I thought Slovakia looked decent in the opener so if they play to their best they definitely stand half a chance.
They looked decent against the poles in the first half. In the second half Poland pinned them back for long periods and ultimately going down to 10 cost Poland. Slovakia looked awful against Sweden, tried to just take a 0-0, that is not what football is about! Sweden didn’t look great and without the penalty I doubt would of made the breakthrough. As I’ve said I fully expect Spain and Poland wins today. Espanya!
Spain have Busquets back tonight ( if picked ) Even though some are pushing 40ish Iniesta , Xavi , Puyol , Raul , Torres , Ramos , Pique would be an upgrade on the current Spanish team who's last match I watched before these Euro's was the 6-0 demolition of the Germans & expected big things from them but are probably the most disappointing team at the tournament who people had touted as doing well . They'll probably thrash the Slovaks now
If Slovakia play for another 0-0 they'll undoubtedly get picked off but hopefully they come out and try to get a result. Poland (and even Sweden) created several good chances against them so they're definitely there for the taking. I'd love to face them in the latter stages. Think we'd have a field day.
As controversial as it is to say with them sitting in 3rd in the group Spain have played the best football in this group and with a decent finisher would no doubt be top with 6 points now. Let’s see what happens today.
Don't think Spain have looked much better than England tbh. Lots of possession without looking like really doing much with it. I think there's a good chance they'll top the group but don't really see them offering much in the tournament unless they improve by a lot.
Their attack is just not up to it atm midfield is class and can put together a strong back 5 but when the attack is Morata Sarabia Moreno you're gonna fall short.
