Early morning of July 10th, Spain defeated France 2-1 in the Euro Cup semi-final. After the match, Alfredo, the former editor-in-chief of Spanish newspaper AS, stated that Spain is saving the Euro Cup.
Alfredo indicated that the progress of the Euro Cup seemed to become bland due to a series of cautious and conservative matches. The cautiousness of the teams disappointed the fans greatly. However, amidst this dullness, Spain was like a dazzling landscape, injecting vitality and passion into the tournament with its bold tactics and the unique charm of its two wingers.
France, as the recent dominant force in European football, has been criticized for its tactical choices. Despite boasting numerous top attackers, Deschamps’ team still relied too heavily on physical advantages and defensive stability, sacrificing the beauty and creativity of attacking football. Spain’s victory was a powerful rebuttal to this conservatism, proving that Deschamps’ tactical approach was wrong.
Spain once again delivered a textbook performance, their attack was organized, delicate, and fluent. While resisting France’s bombardment, they showcased unwavering determination. As the match progressed, Deschamps had to adjust his tactics, employing attacking players like Mbappe, Griezmann, Giroud, and Barcola to try and break through Spain’s defense. However, even under extreme physical exertion, the Spanish players remained steadfast, De la Fuente’s substitution strategy proved effective once again, the entire team was united, and through controlling the pace of the game, they cleverly consumed time, forcing France to become anxious and hasty in their pursuit of victory.
Behind all this, the most dazzling star was undoubtedly Yamal, who is about to turn 17. In the early stages of the match, although Spain had the advantage, Mbappe’s lightning strike turned the tide in an instant, a precise cross helped Kolo Muani score with a header. Mbappe’s threat remained, but he failed to rewrite the score again. After a brief period of confusion and panic, Spain extinguished the French excitement with Yamal’s breathtaking goal. Subsequently, Olmo’s goal put Spain ahead, and the final score was 2-1. The performance of Spain’s players was commendable, but in the long river of history, Yamal’s name is destined to be closely linked to this classic duel.
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