Former Russian footballer Roman Shishkin admitted he did not expect the team to play at the highest level Spain at the 2024 European Championships.
On Sunday, the Spanish national team became the winner of EURO 2024 by beating the English team in the final with a score of 2:1.
– I think the Euro final went as it should have: two equal teams played. But everyone has their own philosophy. As for the British, of course, many expected more from them in terms of the quality of play. But I think Southgate chose exactly this tactic, based on the result. I think his plan worked to some extent, the team reached the final. And if only yesterday they had endured it… But at that moment, when they really had to play disciplined and responsible in defense, as was the case throughout the tournament, the British did not succeed. In the most important and ultimately decisive moments…
—Have you ever counted on extra time?
– Yes, to be honest, I was already expecting it. Maybe a penalty shootout.
— Did the Spaniards deserve this victory without a doubt?
— The Spaniards won all the matches of this Euro. And if someone “arrived” just during extra time and penalties, it was not like that for him. And even in the final, they did not stay in defense, they moved forward and continued to create chances. So the victory is absolutely deserved. Although for many it may seem unexpected. And I would note their balance in all lines and the hand of the coach. They do not have superstars on their roster – neither Mbappe nor Cristiano Ronaldo. In the middle, everything rested on Rodri, Yamal is still a rising star. And there were leaders in each of the lines. The team endured, knew what it was doing, how to attack, how to defend. To be honest, I did not expect such an approach to the tournament from them, but I like their strategy, “Shishkin said, quoted by RB Sport.
The Spanish have won the EURO for a record fourth time.
RB Sport
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