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The Spanish footballers have not been overwhelmed by EURO 2020 so far, but in the end they reached the semifinals. On Tuesday at Wembley, they will meet Italians who, on the other hand, have gained fans and experts from all over the world with their game. Tuesday’s match at Wembley will be led by German referees Felix Brych with lines Mark Borsch and Stefan Lupp. The excavation is on the program at 9 pm CET.
After an unsuccessful qualification for the 2018 World Cup, Roberto Mancini came to the bench in Italy and his charges dragged a 32-match series without a loss, including thirteen victories in a row. At the European Championships, they outclassed Turkey 3-0 at the beginning of the group stage, then defeated Wales with the same score and finally dealt with Switzerland 1-0. In the round of 16, they struggled with tough Austria, but their doubts were dispelled by a great quarter-final performance and a triumph over Belgium 2: 1.
Their game is decorated with a sophisticated defense led by Leonard Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellino and a predatory attack under the baton of Lorezn Insigne, Ciro Immobile and the young Federico Chiesa. On Wednesday, the excellent Jorginho operates with Marc Verratti. “It is the phenomenal players who conduct our game. I’ll focus more on the attack. Jorginho rarely makes mistakes, he can always find the right solution. “ he said of his colleagues in the middle of the field Nicolo Barella, author of the opening goal against Belgium.
Although the Spaniards do not perform evenly, the AP recalled that when they advanced from the quarterfinals, they always won the title. “They are the winners of the European Championships and players like Xavi and Iniesta have inspired everyone. Today they have Busquets, who is one of the best players in the world, ” he pointed out Stretcher on the quality of the opponent.
Until the end of the tournament, the Italians have to do without Leonard Spinazzol, who injured his Achilles tendon in a duel with Belgium and is facing surgery. According to Barellu the team will also fight for it: “It’s a huge loss. We will play so that he can be proud of us. ” On the other hand, Pablo Sarabia’s start is questionable. The author of two goals and two assists has muscle problems and it is not clear if he will be fit.
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Leonardo Spinazzola
Source: SITA
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The Spaniards have so far been particularly interested in two matches. First, in the final match of the E-group, they outclassed Slovakia 5: 0, then they repeated the five-goal goal in the eight finals with the Croats, whom they defeated 5: 3 after extra time. In the quarterfinals, however, they encountered low efficiency with Switzerland and decided only in a shootout.
“Getting to the semifinals is very difficult. Football has moved forward and it’s getting harder and harder to beat anyone, because everyone works hard, has a quality implementation team and players are stronger physically and mentally, “ stated the captain of Spain Sergio Busquets.
The 32-year-old midfielder became infected with a coronavirus just before the start of the championship, but managed to get together and became an important part of the team. He expects an extremely challenging duel against the Italians. “They will want to hold the ball and they have players who can do it. Verratti, Jorginho or Insigne, they know it with her, we will try not to leave them much space “, he said Busquets.
During the championship, there was a wave of criticism of coach “La Furia Roja” Luis Enrique, according to Busquets however, it was out of place and his former coach at FC Barcelona does a great job: “Only rarely do the best coaches lead national teams, mostly in clubs. We are lucky to have him, he gradually develops his ideas and works hard. He trusts the players and has great ambitions, which are reflected on the field. “
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Sergio Busquets
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A special charge will have a duel for Jorginha and Cesara Azpilicuetu. Chelsea’s teammates get to know each other very well and they are both looking forward to meeting each other. “We have a whatsapp group in Chelsea, but it will be nice to meet him again on the field. This makes football beautiful, now we will do everything for our national teams. Jorginho proved to be a key player for Italy. If we can guard him, we will increase our chances. ” Spanish spokesman told Sky Sport Italia.
They also know each other from the club Church with Alvaro Morat, the Italian winger highlighted Spaniard’s human qualities: “We have already talked and congratulated each other. We will definitely say hello before the match, when I came to Juventus, it was he who helped me get involved in the game. I’m glad to meet you in the semifinals. “
EURO 2020 – Semifinals:
ITALY – SPAIN
/ Tuesday 21.00 CET, Wembley in London /
Referees: Felix Brych – Mark Borsch, Stefan Lupp (all Germany)
Expected reports:
Italy: Donnarumma – Florenzi, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson – Barella, Jorginho, Verratti – Church, Immobile, Insigne
Spain: Simon – Azpilicueta, Garcia, Laporte, Alba – Koke, Busquets, Pedri – Moreno, Morata, Olmo
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