Proud Roberto Mancini: ‘Almost no one believed we would be able to do this’ | European Football Championship

sport">“A penalty series is always cruel. We played against a tough opponent who performed well. We didn’t play the way we can, but we kept fighting,” Mancini said in a first reaction to RAI Sport.

sport">“Almost no one thought we would be able to do this. Today we have had to suffer. It may not always go smoothly. Everyone who has been involved with the national team over the past three years deserves great credit.”

sport">Spain started with a changed formation against Italy. For example, regular striker Álvaro Morata started surprisingly on the bench. “With that tactical change up front, they caused us problems. We knew in advance that Spain is a master of positional play and that they would make it difficult for us, but we had to adapt to them and fight. We did that.”

sport">“The credits go to my players, because they believed three years ago that this would be feasible. But it’s not ready yet. We need to join our remaining forces and prepare for the final,” said Mancini.

sport">The final is scheduled for Sunday evening at Wembley. Wednesday evening it will be announced whether the Team affects England or Denmark in this regard.

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