Before italy went a man down they had 57 percent possession against spain and it was only increasing.... They lacked creativity and spain were the better team but they were actually standing up to the spaniards in their own style of play.... I think that speaks a lot of how strong this italian squad can be in the years to come
I don't know. I for one think that Spanish national team is far more complete then the German team. Much harder to score against the Spanish, and if they score first, good luck getting the ball.
What I like with Spain is that they are so calm and composed at all times. There was one point in this final that summed it up for me. Italy was set at the back and so Xavi passed it back to Ramos, and then they passed it around the back for a bit. Italy then moved four players forward to try and win the ball back, and as soon as they moved forward, Spain passed the ball through them and countered with a dangerous move. Fantastic game intelligence. I like watching Germany, but for me Spain's midfield is truly something special ATM
Spain showing why they are the best. I picked 4-0 before-hand. Only because Spain haven't played their best so far and I thought they'd step up for the final. Italy unlucky with injuries this game though. Spain should of had a penalty earlier on to which would have changed the game. I love watching Xavi and Iniesta. What will Spain do without them? I guess Thiago and Munian for the future?
If you picked 4-0 beforehand you have a real lack of understanding of these two teams and of this game. .... Unless maybe you predicted that Italy was going to play in 10 vs 11 for 35 minutes? Wow, congratulations!
No, I disagree. If you watch football then you know that sometimes a team can win 1-0 and still dominate the game completely. Scorelines are somewhat irrelevant. 2-0 with Spain's possession based football is what really drove the confidence of the Italians down. Don't get me wrong the Italians have a fantastic team and could have won it on a different day, I just think that Spain hadn't peaked and I thought that whoever went ahead would go on and get a couple more.
Do you watch football? When a team goes ahead the other team has to chase the game and is vulnerable at the back. It is normal. 10 men often results in fortifying the defence, and if anyone could have played with 10 and still been dangerous it would have been the Italians
3 out of 4 scorers are playing in EPL and Chelsea men sealed the victory! Awesome quick right leg pass from Torres to Mata, of course, whoever passed to Torres twice deserved much more attention! Spain saved the best for last!
And 23 out of the 23 players on the squad were Spanish. All the goals were scored by Spaniards and all the assists were given by Spaniards. No clubs played in the Euros guys, this was Spain's win. What club they play in is irrelevant
Rubbish, awesome, lucky, great, average.... Does it even matter, oh my god people wake up.... Its not like Spain or Italy are gonna' cry you a river.... Its just a video for public watch and to express opinions. Grow up -___-"