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No longer Germans, Spaniards always win in the end
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia /Sports

No longer Germans, Spaniards always win in the end

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Spain's national football team defeated France 2-0 to advance to the final.
  • The team's tactical and technical play neutralized France's offense.
  • Spain, the reigning European champions, are now favorites to win their second World Cup title.

Spain's national football team has advanced to the final of a major tournament, showcasing a performance that echoes the sentiment that while "football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes, and at the end, the Germans always win," this adage now seems to better describe the Spanish side.

The European champions demonstrated tactical intelligence and technical mastery in their 2-0 victory over France in Dallas. Their strategic approach effectively neutralized France's attacking threats, leaving the French "four attacking musketeers" disarmed. This win positions Spain as the favorites for the upcoming final in New Jersey or New York.

Spain is now aiming to secure their second World Cup title, having previously won in 2010 in South Africa. Their recent record is formidable; they have not lost a competitive match since March 28, 2028, when they fell to Scotland in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Since then, they have played 38 matches, securing both the Nations League title in 2023 and Euro 2024.

The team's current form and consistent performance suggest they are playing "their own way and also won their own way," as the article quotes from a youth film. Their journey to the final underscores a period of dominance, potentially shifting the historical perception of which European nation consistently triumphs on the world stage.

Igrali so po svoje in tudi zmagali so po svoje

โ€” Delo (SI)Describing Spain's unique and successful playing style.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.