ANDspaa drew a dream debut where the strokes of a true artist put them rodri sanchez, the Betis midfielder who in the Verdiblanco club is still a supporting actor. Curious. those of santi deniadeca, passed over romanian. There were three but could easily have been a couple more. And there was that somewhat bitter taste that the absolute also leaves: a finalizer is missing. Or a couple of them, for that matter.
And all this Spain did with Gabri Veiga, Aimar Oroz or Riquelme on the bench. Undisputed players in their clubs this season. The Galician, in addition, with a season that will provoke, in this summer market, that the greats of Europe will raffle it off. That’s how much of Spain is talented. It only remains to confirm that this quality is accompanied by regularity and character. If so, glory in Romania cannot be far away.
Pellegrini, Rodri is for much more
The Betis youth squad gave an exhibition in Spain’s debut in this European Championship. He was the unbalancing factor for Santi Denia’s men and the one who always had things clearer. He has been pointing out ways for a long time, he is intuited as an enormous talent but Pellegrini, at Betis, only lets us see him from time to time. He comes from playing half the minutes this season and, seen what has been seen, he is up for much more. The one from Talayuela is one of the great emerging talents in our football
A memory of ‘tiki-taka’
That almost forgotten term that surrounded the game of the senior team went through the minds of the Spanish fan when they saw the second goal for Spain in Bucharest. He played at the first touch, ball from side to side until it fell to Miranda, which he adjusted to pleasure. A choral action of many carats. She played from memory and a show of superiority to the host. Thumbs up.
Abel Ruiz failed the incredible
On the edge of the break Rodri overflowed, as usual, to serve an unbeatable cross. A low, comfortable ball, into the small area that only had to be pushed into the net. Once the Romanian goalkeeper was overcome, and without any defense there to hinder the shot, Abel Ruiz sent her out. One of those inexplicable mistakes in elite football.
Santi Denia hits the key
The game was somewhat stuck, although Spain was threatening, and Santi Denia decided to make adjustments after the break. Arnau stayed and Víctor Gómez entered. In his first appearance in attack, his cross was finished off by Baena into the net. Coincidence or not, the decision from the bench was decisive. To the coach, when he plays, you also have to write down the hits.
