The motto is: “One skin, one identity.” The upcoming game between Spain and Brazil offered great entertainment at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the end, football was the winner.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuenta shuffled his starting line-up after the 0-1 defeat against Colombia: a total of ten players were new to the starting line-up, only Laporte had already started against the South Americans. One of the new players was Dani Olmo, the Leipzig player was allowed to play in the central offensive midfield.
After the 1-0 win in England, Brazil coach Dorival Silvestre Junior chose a completely different direction and sent exactly the same starting eleven that played at Wembley. The only change: Vinicius Junior, who had repeatedly spoken out about racism at the PK the day before, took over the captain’s armband from Danilo for the game, which had the motto: “One skin, one identity.” wanted to take a stand against racism.
Lamine Yamal takes the first of three penalties
Spain got off to a better start at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. After just five minutes, the spectators had their first shout of goal on their lips, but Lamine Yamal’s volley went just over the crossbar. The 16-year-old youngster from FC Barcelona paved the way for Spain’s opening goal: he fell in the penalty area in a duel with Joao Gomes, which resulted in a penalty. But the whistle was dubious, Lamine Yamal took off early and willingly. Captain Rodri didn’t let this deter him and made it 1-0 (12th).
Spain remained in control in the period that followed, especially through Lamine Yamal, who was in a brilliant mood and could hardly be stopped with fair means. But it took until the 36th minute before the Iberians upped the ante – and how: Lamine Yamal brought Dani Olmo into play in the penalty area, the Leipzig player cheekily tunnelled Lucas Beraldo, moved past two other opponents across the six-yard box and scored to make it 2-0 . There was actually little to see of Brazil, but Unai Simon then invited the Selecao to score goals. The Spaniard played the ball completely unchallenged straight into the feet of Rodrygo, who thanked him with a chip to make it 1-2 (40th).
Endrick is there immediately – Lucas Paqueta has the last word
Brazil’s coach Silvestre Junior reacted to the Selecao’s sobering performance with a four-man change at the restart, including Endrick, who came into the game. And the 17-year-old, who will wear the Real Madrid jersey from summer onwards, was there straight away: after a corner, he volleyed the rebound and made it 2-2 in the 50th minute.
From then on the game went back and forth – with chances on both sides. First, Unai Simon made up for it at 1-2 when he deflected Rodrygo’s shot around the post with his fingertips in the 52nd minute. In the 67th minute, Fabian took heart and his powerful long-range shot just missed the Brazilian goal. And in the 75th minute, Dani Olmo was there again from the edge of the penalty area, but Brazil keeper Bento cleared for a corner in the follow-up.
In the final phase the Spaniards were once again on the trigger, Brazil was now mostly busy with defensive work and waiting for a counterattack – then events came to a head: First Lucas Beraldo fouled Carvajal, Rodri safely converted for the second time – 3:2 (86th). Spain almost looked like the winner, but in the fifth minute of stoppage time Carvajal grabbed Galeno’s legs in the penalty area – penalty for Brazil, this time without any discussions. Lucas Paqueta stepped up and scored to make the final score 3-3 (90+6).