Two months before its debut Qatar World Cup (It will premiere on November 23 first Costa Rica), Spain displayed its worst image. Freestanding, fragile and sparkless choice Luis Enrique beat this saturday Switzerland in the penultimate assignment of the group League of Nations (1-2). return Zaragoza It’s fallen out of favor after 19 years and Red should win next Tuesday. Portugal If you want to be in the last four in the Nations League in June 2023.

Luis Enrique forewarned that the team must live in the present. It’s easy to say, but with the World Cup so close, all thought leads to this date. Also, the League of Nations strange rivalry that appears and disappears without much logic. It is true that the interest has been gained compared to the friendly matches in the past, but over time it has changed from being an attractive novelty to a rather annoying procedure.

six azulgrana

Luis Enrique bet eleven from the start. culé pileup There were six azulgrana at the team’s call, and there was no one left on the bench. Barca is full compatible with Eric Garcia and Jordi Alba In defense; trident Busquets-Gavi-Pedri in midfield for the first time at the head of the national team; Y Fernando Torres on the right offensive. Above, assenioOnly Real Madrid player in eleven referenced as fake nine and left Morata is on the bench.

The Asturians’ plan did not work. La Roja didn’t even shoot on goal in the first half, when he only had the ball (75%). Without depth and very predictable, While the team remained wealthy in the region, their rivals confined themselves to exploiting an archaic resource that pays dividends: scavenging into the field in search of supremacy from above.

piston He was warned with a high head for the first time (m. 11) and ten minutes later came Switzerland’s goal. Akanki’s Chopped Head, He was in front of Azpilicueta and Pau Torres. Unai Simon wasn’t overly inspired either. However, the Athletic goalkeeper missed his second away goal after a good game. ShakiriThe most talented player of the Central European team.

Alba draw

contained in 16th in FIFA ranking, Switzerland came to La Romareda with a win over Portugal as their last success. Luis Enrique had already warned of the danger of a struggling bloc that had already put Spain in a very difficult position in their last European Championship semi-finals. penalties. Farther away is the memory of 2010, when Switzerland beat Spain in a World Cup gala to conquer the Red.

With a Swiss victory in Zaragoza and a Portuguese victory in Prague, the picture was not very heartwarming at halftime. seemed necessary move tree and play the right keys, but Lucho kept his confidence in the eleven and Jordi Alba put the tables on him, resulting in a phenomenal move. assenio (d. 55). Barça’s winger and two Madrid strikers who play regularly in their clubs celebrated the goal with great enthusiasm.

Eric’s own goal

Far from clarifying the panorama for the national team, it was Switzerland who struck again with their usual formula. a new corner Ended with Akanji and Embolo towers Eric García own-goal (m. 58). There’s a lot of indecision on the defense that doesn’t scare anyone.

This goal activated Luis Enrique, who knocked down the three attackers. Jeremiah Pino and socialites Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams. A gray Pedri was also replaced, but nothing improved. Spain was stranded while Portugal was navigating Prague.