Cristiano Ronaldo did not contribute goals but was active in the victory of Portugal, 2 to 0 against the Czech Republic, and the Portuguese are leaders of the Nations League zone. In the same group, Spain also won a 1-0 win against Switzerland as a visitor. Those of Luis Enrique were in second place.
Portugal knew how to win
Cristiano regrets a missed opportunity.
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With goals from Joao Cancelo and Gonçalo Guedes, both in the first half, Portugal dominated almost at will. In fact, the Czechs were far from presenting a good version in the second stage to compromise the Portuguese victory. Five months before the World Cup, Fernando Santos’s team ratified that they are in a good version.
Even Portugal dosed energy in the end, with the domain assured, and owner of the ball. In the end, the coach was forceful: “Our goal is to win the World Cup.”
Look at the goals
Spain in evolution
Sarabia’s goal for Spain.
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Luis Enrique’s Roja had been questioned in the media for the previous draw against the Czech Republic. Against Switzerland, as a visitor, the team evolved and won with a goal from Sarabia.
What was the positive? Spain showed greater pressure capacity, with Gavi as a reference, and dominated the game, although the problems to define were repeated.
The DT opted for a rotation and it worked out for him: Simón, Gavi and Sarabia were the only three starters in the last three games. Against Switzerland, Busquets and Jordi Alba returned. A more solid Spain was seen than in previous games, although the Madrid press was not satisfied.
Luis Enrique declared: “Concentration is difficult. The players have their teammates on vacation and they are in the national team. We have one game left in Malaga (on Sunday against the Czech Republic), with the need to win. I think we pressed well, maybe in some phases we didn’t have control but I’m satisfied.We weren’t satisfied with a goal difference, but the rival risked more, which was difficult and we had to suffer. Switzerland had gone 23 official matches without losing at home and that means something.”
Look at the goal of Spain
A luxury from Gavi
