Rodrigo Hernndezwho was chosen MVP of the match (and headline) that Spain took away 2-1 against Italy and that allowed them to get into the great final of the Nations League, thus valuing the game of La Roja and what has been an almost round season for him. It could culminate with another title on Sunday against Croatia after having swept Manchester City.
year: “A very big effort. With my club it has been a historic treble. Now there is one last push that comes from what we achieved in Portugal. We played a complete and very competitive game. We are one game away from winning, from doing something historic. You have opportunities to take advantage of. You have to celebrate knowing that we haven’t done anything yet”-
Nations League (semifinals): Summary and goals of Spain 2-1 Italy
Joselu’s goal: “I didn’t celebrate it much because I had a thousand doubts. I was very lonely, but he knew how to find the right place. He and Morata have done a great job, which has been very good for us. It’s not easy to fight with the Italian central defenders”.
Croatia: “Their incredible competitive gene. They never give up. We saw it yesterday and against us in the Euro. It’s a virtue they have.”
