A well-known Ukrainian journalist and commentator Roberto Morales shared his forecast for the Euro 2024 match between Spain and Croatia.
Roberto Morales- The group of these teams is very cool because of them (third place in the last World Cup and winner of the Nations League trophy) and Italy (reigning European champion). I would not be very surprised if even one of these teams does not leave the quartet at all, although it is very unlikely with the current scheme and format of the tournament.
Spain warmed up for the Euro in Andorra and Northern Ireland, and these matches were just for maintaining tone, getting in shape, recovering and adjusting, but definitely not for some kind of solid test of combat capability. It seems that the adjustment went well.
In general, Spain now has a team in which the loss of any player does not seem critical. Yes, there is no such brightness and charisma as in the generation of Chavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Ramos and others. But the interchangeability is good.
I won't say that this team is impressive, but it knows how to play football well and will look for its chance. Moreover, there are very original and actually unique players in the period of creative growth - Yamal, Nico Williams. In general, all the players in the attacking group are currently showing good form. Joselu Mato, for example, can do a lot of good if used correctly.
Everything seems to have been known about Croatia for a long time, but they are consistent and their ideas work. Previously, it was the team of Rakitic and Modric. The latter is still there and brings a lot of value, but he is no longer the engine. But the other players look very good.
For example, Ante Budimir seems to be a well-known figure. However, last season he had an extremely successful season at Osasuna and could have competed with Artem Dovbyk for Picci if not for an injury. Now he has recovered and is ready to impress again. The bet is a draw," Morales said.
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