JazzG it's not necessarily that he's doing better for his club than Raya is for Arsenal, but more that Simon hasn't done anything while playing for Spain to lose his place.
Raya should start but Simon is bird watching out there so it doesn't really matter
JazzG True, go back to the 00s and even lesser teams had decent CFs.
Not true at all. A lot more flair and top forwards through the noughties.
Rohit you guys are agreeing, I think
Odd lineup from Spain, but with the expanded field presenting some easy opening games I suppose resting players in the first game makes sense if you want them introduced and up to form in games 2 and 3.
MistaT smacks of arrogance TBH.
and here come Yamal and Merino on to save the day
Spain going to regret not going full strength if they don't squeak out a win here
Hope they tie so it sets up a huge game vs Uruguay
I think Spain should pass a bit more, maybe try a few pirouettes in the box.
They don't look like scoring here
Panda
It looks like they are waiting for a Yamal moment of magic to win it. This is gonna end in a draw.. I won't put too much stock in it though. Argentina lost their first game v Saudi last WC and ended up winning it.
Who's Spain's staying CF? Merino?
tazmania Between him and Oyarzabal.
FT 0-0... Wow.. Just wow.
Great for Cape Verde
Their GK was motm and it wasn't even close
Great result for Verde but the structure of the tournament doesn't matter that much for any big side qualify the name of the game.
awooga83 English translation ?
Missed the game - looks like Spain were being a bit too arrogant with the line up
All these draws are actually good for the WC. Means that the 3rd game, often the dead rubber, will count for something.
