[ES-EN] España Golea a Croacia y es Candidata (Análisis del Partido)

Croacia se concentró tanto en entorpecer al rival, que no tuvo esa misma energía de ganar que se le ha visto en otras oportunidades, preocupándose por el medio campo y los extremos rápidos y habilidosos de España. Por momentos, los extremos de Croacia debían estar más en su propio territorio apoyando a sus laterales. Lamine Yamal sigue sorprendiendo, juega como un profesional con mínimo 10 años de carrera, no parece un chico de 16 años, es un jugador que no le queda grande en absoluto este torneo y pienso que puede ser determinante para España en los próximos partidos.

Por el lado de Croacia, quizás dejar a Kovacic como encargado de Rodri pudo ser un error, ya que este es un muy buen jugador y esta función (a la cual no se le acostumbra a hacer) hizo que su juego desmejorara, vi algunos errores de Modric en el medio campo y en ocasiones se veía abrumado por la cantidad de españoles que se encontraban en territorio croata.

Otro aspecto difiero con el entrenador de la selección croata, es colocar a Joško Gvardiol como lateral por izquierda, si hace un par de años fue nombrado como el mejor defensa central de Croacia, claro que en el Manchester City cumple muy bien con esa posición gracias a su velocidad, sin embargo, Croacia tiene otra plantilla muy diferente a la que cuenta Pep Guardiola en el Manchester City. Pienso que a Croacia le hace mejor que Gvardiol se encuentre como defensa central, aunque si de algo podemos estar seguros es que los entrenadores saben mucho más que nosotros sobre sus jugadores, por lo que es simplemente una opinión luego de ver el partido.

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España es Candidata

La verdad es que podemos considerar a España como una selección a tener en cuenta en este torneo, no muchas selecciones han sido capaces de golear 3-0 a Croacia, además de que tiene jugadores con mucho talento y experiencia que le hacen un rival temible. Carvajal es un ejemplo claro de cómo un jugador evoluciona, pero nunca se aburre de ganar, siendo determinante en la final de la Champions League y marcando un gol de delantero centro en este partido.

Una de las grandes fortalezas que posee la selección española es la versatilidad de sus jugadores y la movilidad dentro del campo de juego, haciendo que sus rivales deban doblar esfuerzos físicos y mental para lograr detenerlos.

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Croacia Con Posibilidades

El partido determinante para los Balcanes es contra Italia, suponiendo una victoria sobre Albania y que España logre vencer a los italianos, esto haría que Croacia avance a la siguiente fase, sin embargo, así como lo pudimos observar el día de hoy, Italia posee un buen manejo del balón y jugadores habilidosos que pueden ser un dolor de cabeza para Croacia.

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Spain v. Croatia

[English Version]

One of the most beautiful tournaments in football has started, so there is a lot of content coming about the European Championship. In this case, specifically about the most interesting match from my point of view which is Spain vs. Croatia, two teams with a lot of weight at international level, with a Croatian team that has had a lot of prominence in the last two World Cups with a Luka Modrić who is still an important reference in the team, but that surely this will be the last time he plays this tournament.

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In a group as tough as Group B, everything can be defined by details. The first match is always of great importance for the teams, especially in a group that includes Spain, Croatia and Italy along with Albania, who could be considered the victims of this group. The favourites in this group are undoubtedly Spain and Italy, although if you asked me a few months ago, I might leave Croatia over Italy.

Spain vs Croatia

If we analyse name by name and compare the squad of both teams, there is no doubt that there is a significant superiority in the Spanish team, so the approach of Croatia was developed on tactical aspects to hinder the Spanish game, however, the result of 3-0 in favour of Spain makes it clear that the Iberian team was far superior to the Balkan team.

Croatia is a team that since 2018 when it reaches the final of the world cup, looks like an orderly and disciplined selection, characterized by that desire to fight to the end, with that philosophy they could leave on the way many teams, however, Spain manages to beat in a resounding manner to this selection so well structured, here I leave some details that influenced the result.

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Pressure on Rodri that released Fabian Ruiz.

For today's football fans, there is no doubt that Rodri is one of the best midfielders in the world, he is a player that any coach would want to have in his team, from a tactical point of view this player is fundamental for the teams where he plays, both in the Spanish national team and at Manchester City.

Rodri is the organiser and the balance of the team in midfield, so a recurring strategy in opposing teams is a 2 on 1 marking or even as in this case a man who follows in his footsteps and is fully aware of all his movements, however, one of the disadvantages of this type of pressure on a single player, it makes another player have a little more freedom to create play.

In this match Rodri was not very decisive due to the pressure that Kovacic put on him, however, Spain has a very good squad that is full of talent and in that sense Fabián Ruiz proved to be at the height of an elite commitment that means the Euro. Taking advantage of the spaces, he had an exceptional first half that was decisive for the match. An assist to Morata and a goal made Morata the player who was the hero in midfield against the tactic of pressing Rodri.

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Croatia were so focused on hindering their opponents that they lacked the same winning energy seen on other occasions, worrying about the Spanish midfield and Spain's quick, skilful wingers. At times, Croatia's wingers needed to be more in their own territory supporting their full-backs. Lamine Yamal continues to surprise, he plays like a professional with at least 10 years of career, he doesn't look like a 16 year old, he is a player who doesn't outgrow this tournament at all and I think he can be decisive for Spain in the next matches.

On the Croatian side, perhaps leaving Kovacic in charge of Rodri could have been a mistake, as he is a very good player and this role (which he is not used to doing) caused his game to deteriorate, I saw some mistakes from Modric in midfield and at times he was overwhelmed by the amount of Spaniards that were in Croatian territory.

Another aspect I differ with the coach of the Croatian national team, is to place Joško Gvardiol as a left back, if a couple of years ago he was named as the best central defender in Croatia, of course in Manchester City he fulfils that position very well thanks to his speed, however, Croatia has another squad very different from the one Pep Guardiola has in Manchester City. I think Croatia are better off with Gvardiol at centre back, although if there is one thing we can be sure of, it is that coaches know a lot more about their players than we do, so that is simply an opinion after watching the game.

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Spain is a Candidate

The truth is that we can consider Spain as a team to take into account in this tournament, not many teams have been able to beat Croatia 3-0, plus they have players with a lot of talent and experience that make them a fearsome opponent. Carvajal is a clear example of how a player evolves, but never gets bored of winning, being decisive in the Champions League final and scoring a centre forward goal in this match.

One of the great strengths of the Spanish national team is the versatility of its players and their mobility on the pitch, making their opponents have to double their physical and mental efforts to stop them.

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Croatia With Chances

The decisive match for the Balkans is against Italy, assuming a win over Albania and Spain manage to beat the Italians, this would see Croatia advance to the next stage, however, as we saw today, Italy have good ball handling and skilful players who can be a headache for Croatia.

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