2023-06-13 11:03:17
The Spanish team faces its second Final Four of the UEFA Nations League wanting to get rid of the thorn of the 2021 edition played in Milan. Luis Enrique’s team was controversially defeated by France with a goal from Mbappé (2-1) and was left without the title. Spain travels this Tuesday afternoon to Enschede (Netherlands) with 21 summoned, including Dani Olmo, with slight discomfort, and Fran Garcia replacing the injured Bernat. Rodri and Laporte will join directly from England to complete the 23 mentioned in Dutch lands.
La Roja hopes to start on Thursday in the semifinal against Italy as in the 2021 tournament, giving the bell with their victory in the semifinal at San Siro against the hosts. A double from Ferran Torres allowed the victory (1-2) and access to the grand final that played against Francewho had left Belgium (1-0) on the way.
The Spanish team was up against the fearsome France, which was then planted as world champion after its success in Russia 2018. His rival was once again a favorite with a luxury trident made up of Griezmann, Benzema and Mbappé.
Without Pedri and Ferran touched
Spain, despite having Important casualties like Pedri’scaught a great game. Ferran Torres had to play very touched due to a foot injury and the team faced the duel with the intensity that Lucho always asked of his players.
The Spanish audacity had its prize with a goal by Mikel Oyarzabal. La Roja was ahead on the scoreboard and dreamed of the title, despite the fact that immediately afterwards, Benzema equalized with a great goal.
The duel was even and seemed destined for extra time when the key action came. Mbappé stood alone against Unai Simón and scored the 2-1 with ten minutes remaining. The Spanish players assumed that the referee would annul the goal for offside because it seemed very clear.
A rule that changed
England’s Anthony Taylor conceded the goal, but awaited VAR review. The Spaniards were convinced that they would cancel the goal and not go up on the scoreboard. However, before the general surprise, he gave a goal and Spain could no longer take flight.
France raised the trophy to the Spanish indignation. The referee claimed that Eric Garcia had slightly touched the ball and it was enough to enable Mbappé who, indeed, was offside.
Taylor applied a rule with the utmost rigor that was qualified months later. Now, this same play would be annulled for offside. It was what marked the common sense of football, but in 2021 it deprived Spain to win his first Nations League. In the Netherlands you have the opportunity to get this bad taste out of your mouth.
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