Spain might not be the best version of itself, and it is definitely not the version, at least, that thrashed Italy, 4-0, in the final of Euro 2012. But it will absolutely be the game plan today, Spain’s coach, Luis Enrique, said Monday. “We’re leaders in the possession stats, but they too are a side who enjoy playing with the ball, so that’s going to be the first battle to win,” Luis Enrique said. “But they’re also very good without the ball. We need the ball.

Source: New York Times July 06, 2021 17:15 UTC