Spain has passed this Saturday, by far, the test they had prior to next week’s Euro Cup in Germany. A friendly with North Ireland where the rain of goals from the team of Luis de la Fuentethe debut of Pedri as a scorer with the national team and the absence of Dani Olmo.
A Spain that flies on the wings
What starts badly doesn’t always end badly. Or at least, in this case. A minute and a half after starting the game, Daniel Ballard He was ahead of the Irish on the scoreboard. A set piece foul that Unai Simondespite reaching out and touching the ball, was unable to intercept.
The advantage was short-lived for those of John O’Sheaafter ten minutes Pedri He was in charge of equalizing the forces. The FC Barcelona footballer, between the lines, received a pass from Nacho who knew how to control and fit with a great shot into the goal of Peacock Farrell. A goal that, beyond the draw, marked the Canarian’s first scoring debut with the team that, despite having twenty caps, scored against Northern Ireland his first goal with La Roja.
The season was opened for Spain and, in less than 25 minutes, Luis de la Fuente’s men were three goals ahead. The second came from the hand of Alvaro Morata after a play of Yamal-Navas tandem. The defender, nightmare of the irish on the right wing, he placed a perfect cross that the Atlético de Madrid player did not hesitate to finish, who equalized David Silva with 35 goals in the national team.
A name that stands out is Nico Williams, without a doubt, along with Lamine Yamal, another of the jewels of this young team. Tireless, we have seen him assist Pedri, on a night that he will surely remember, in his second goal, almost a gift for the FC Barcelona player, and reach the attack without problem with occasions.And Fabian Ruiz He finished off a Yamal-style center, which went inside to put in a center that only needed a little help to enter.
Oyarzabal complied in the second round
After the break, Spain’s first changes took place on the pitch with Carvajal and Grimaldo. And he let us sense a possible starting eleven against Croatia next June 15.
With the changes, Spain’s game cooled down a bit, but there is always hunger for more. The fifth and last came with the newcomer to the field of play and scorer of three of the goals against Andorra, Mikel Oyarzabal. The Real Sociedad player, one of Luis de la Fuente’s men, does not fail with his goal.
To highlight the ‘No‘ presence of Dani Olmo that, together with Remiro, are the only two players who have not had minutes in the friendlies. The Leipzig player had some muscle discomfort and decided not to travel to Badajoz for the friendly with the neighboring country and on this occasion, Luis de la Fuente has decided not to give the player minutes. Therefore, facing the first match in Germany, it seems difficult to see the attacker in a starting eleven.
Thus ends Spain, with another ‘little hand’, its ‘preseason’ for the Euro Cup, which will begin next week and where it is already waiting for us Luka Modric’s Croatia. A notable high given the results, 5 to 0 against Andorra and 5 to 1 against Northern Ireland. So, now yes, The next match of the ‘Roja’ will be in Germanywhere Spain will seek to achieve his fourth trophy.
The entire Eurocup, on TVE and RTVE Play
The Euro 2024 is just around the corner, and fans of the best football can enjoy all the matches live, free of charge and open, through the channels of TVE and RTVE Play.
From the June 14 to July 14, you can follow all the matches between the best European teams. The group stage It promises strong emotions until the last day on Wednesday, June 26 in 12 days of non-stop football. Furthermore, if you are a fan of the Spanish team, you will be able to see all their matches on La 1 on TVE and on RTVE Play.
The teams will fight to be among the 16 chosen to compete starting on the day 29 the round of 16, which will run until July 2. The eight winners will then compete in the quarterfinals, days 5 and 6 of said month, to give way to the semi-finals on the 9th and 10thwith the great end on July 14 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
And if you miss any of the matches of La Roja or any other national team, In RTVE Play you will find the complete matches and summaries to relive the most exciting moments at the time of your choosing. In addition, we will offer you all the latest news about the teams up to the minute in our Euro Cup special on the RTVE.es Sports website.
