The Spanish midfielders and frontcourt players gathered together and hugged each other.
Saul and Koke, two young players from the "Atletico Madrid Gang", looked at Li Kang with eyes filled with admiration.
There was a youthful smile on his face, and he couldn't hide his excitement.
He's a tough guy, so he doesn't want to play some sissy passer-by.
Li Kang pressed down his hands to signal his teammates to quiet down, and then quickly gestured with his fingers to convey the next tactical changes.
Everyone nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
They are all midfield talents who play for the top clubs in Europe. They don't need too many complicated exchanges.
Modric bent down and picked up the hair tie that fell to the ground.
Looking at the back of Spanish No. 6, who is being admired by all the stars, I feel a little complicated.
Rakitic tried his best to explain to Brozovic and others: "That kid's back and dynamic confrontation are very strong. Yes, when he rushes up, don't fight for his body, but grab his static confrontation on the spot!"
He is Barcelona coach Enrique's most valued player...he is not a waste.
While playing for Schalke 04 and Sevilla, he was already one of Europe's top midfield engineers.
His technique, golf intelligence, and observation skills are all top-notch.
right!
At present, looking at the super talents of the "younger generation" in the five major leagues...
Cross is invincible in the middle.
De Bruyne plays powerfully from the wing.
Pogba and Li Kang are two "monsters" who can adapt to all areas, but they still have different shortcomings when holding the ball with their backs and forwards!
It cannot be made up for by any attributes in the game.
The game cannot simulate this effect, just like it cannot reflect the characteristics of Messi, Robben, Xavi, Inzaghi...etc.
certainly.
There are three people who transcend the general category of forward and back: Messi and Hazard who retreat, and Bale who is evolving from a full-back.
....
courtside,
Mignano celebrated excitedly: "Boss, we have to focus all the ball on Li..."
Bosque frowned and sighed:
"We can't let Li work so hard."
"He was too tired at the club."
"The national team coaching staff must have a clear understanding of his value."
"Leverkusen's tactical system is too simple, and all the burden of the game falls on him alone."
"Organize the connection, advance through the middle, make the fatal pass, finish the shot, and defend the position..."
"Once he is targeted, the team as a whole will become extremely vulnerable..."
"In the national team, he doesn't need to do so much dirty work! His teammates will completely unleash his abilities!"
Mignano was confused.
He comes from a physical fitness background.
After pondering for a moment, I roughly understood what the old man meant: just let Li play easier, and that's it!
The other side.
Cacic is under a lot of pressure.
What he leads is Croatia - the golden generation.
The midfielder also features two super midfielders from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
If they lose in the first round of the group stage, they will be Croatia's sinner.
"Try your best to restrain Li!"
"As long as he is restrained, Spain will be a lamb to the slaughter."
The assistant coach on the side nodded vigorously.
The rise of Croatia may not be realized under the leadership of an old man who is as violent as thunder and beaming with joy...
However, the Grid Army of this period still had a gorgeous style of play and would not choose to fight for victory by holding on tight.
.....
At the grandstand.
The Spanish wives group is also a beautiful sight.
They sat in the best stand, next to the green field.
I don't know when, but the matadors seemed to be cursed.
He always falls in love with a woman who is 8 or 10 years older than him.
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
No matter how big their breasts are, they still know that Li Kang is the key to Spain's victory.
Didn't get any response.
Li Kang's eyes did not move in the direction of the old sisters-in-law at all, but silently picked up the football rolling on the turf and ran back to the center circle.
.....
The circle reopens during the game.
Mandzukic kicked the ball back to Modric.
Croatia's formation then steadily moved forward.
Modric began to switch roles.
He can switch between different roles and abilities according to the frequency and intensity of the game!
The Grid Legion once again launched an attack as smooth as mercury, like a passionate and crazy rhapsody!
The Spanish team's "midfield defense" did not launch a crazy block, but retreated steadily.
After the Real Madrid battle.
Li Kang knew that he could not stop Modric, who was active on the "left".
No one can stop it.
He chose to ignite the flames of war in the thirty-meter area!
Saul tried hard to suppress his desire to attack and retreated steadily following the team's formation.
There is no established pressing system like Atletico Madrid.
He can't cash in on Modric at all.
....
Forty meter area.
Football is back at Modric's feet again.
Morata and David Silva caught the moment when he received the ball with his back, forming a double-team circle.
These two guys are active in the middle and front of the formation, forming the first line of defense.
"Look at this ball!"
"During the double-teaming period, I pinched very accurately, blocked the ball route, and also caught the opponent's blind spot in the field of vision and the ball with his back..."
"Beautiful! Dial the ball with the outside instep!"
The audience burst into applause.
I saw Modric gently flicking the ball with the outside instep of his right foot!
Football has strayed outside its own center of gravity.
Morata couldn't make a move at all.
David Silva's mastery of close space and time axis is also perfect, but he has short legs.
Modric just put the ball outside the range of the three.
Immediately afterwards.
The Croatian genius relies on his positional advantage.
Turn 180 degrees!
Completed one-two escape!
The whole place was in an uproar!
"This is Modric!"
"With his superb outside instep, he opened up the path for Croatia to advance!"
"His way of escape is always outside the center of gravity!"
"Throughout the entire history of football, his outer instep stability is unique! Quaresma and Candreva can only be ranked third!"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "It's hard to imagine how terrifying this right-footed player would be if he played on the right side of the midfield for Real Madrid and the national team! He also contributes equally to the team as a whole.
A lot has been sacrificed!”
Snapped!
The football stuck to the turf and accurately arrived in front of Rakitic on the right.
The same impeccable lead time.
Let Croatia's overall offensive rhythm not stagnate at all!
Brozovic and Perisic were separated on the wings and moved forward at high speed in an instant!
Modric's figure passed quickly.
The artillery fire of the Grid Army is about to destroy the Matador's city!
"Modric is the cornerstone of the midfield!"
"Rakitic is the fulcrum of the offense!!"
"The two are the relationship between the brain and the transmission!"
"The key to speeding up...Rakitic moves laterally faster to find space for the ball!"
I can't run away!
The Barcelona midfielder is preparing to kick the ball.
Where did the forward space go?
Saul and Cazorla, who are like wolves and tigers, are closing in quickly!
Rakitic is very strong, has comprehensive abilities, and is not bad at getting out of the way.
But the interception configuration composed of the Atletico Madrid youngster and the Arsenal master... beat him to death!
The beast steals and balances both feet for ultimate center of gravity control!
Showdowns between Europe's top players often depend on local numerical superiority.
You Rakitic, how do you run?
Boom!
In the chaos, no one could see what was happening.
The football stumbled to the left.
"Badelli, a talented defensive midfielder from Florence, can he continue Croatia's offensive firepower?"
"oops!"
Badelli is preparing to raise his foot to catch the ball.
In Croatia at this time, after Modric moved forward, he became the hub connecting the front and backcourts.
Suddenly a black-haired figure stopped in front of him.
Li Kang!
The Viola midfielder has never seen such quick blocking.
I can only watch helplessly as the ball is taken away.
Rakitic looked annoyed.
Modric, who had moved forward to the forward position, suddenly looked back, unable to hide the disappointment in his eyes.
Vision.
He had long understood that Li Kang had the insight from a God's perspective.
'He broke down our offensive system and directed Saul and Cazorla to shift the defensive focus from me to Rakitic.'
‘While waiting for an opportunity to intercept half of the ball...’
'The essential purpose is to cut off Croatia's penultimate pass...'
The moment Li Kang stepped on the ball.
Croatia's attack came to an abrupt end!
...
Courtside.
Mignano was stunned: Li was so good and so smart that he did not choose to confront Modric head-on, but instead arranged an interception to regain the ball.
Del Bosque smoothed his mustache with his chubby fingers and nodded with satisfaction: That's the effect. Li's main task in the national team is to be the midfield commander, not to do dirty work!
Iniesta's eyes showed appreciation: Spain has found a new path to revival!
Diego Costa looked around with a puzzled expression: What are these idiots thinking? Isn't this the normal operation when Lee beats Chelsea?
The other side.
Zacic waved his fists manically and roared loudly: "Restrict that kid!"
....
Can't be restricted.
Li Kang doesn't have to foolishly rely on himself to complete counterattacks in the national team.
There are too many offensive resources that can be dispatched overall!
Snapped!
The football left the Spanish No. 6's left foot and jumped to the wing!
Carvajal and Alba are already charging!
"Spain's counterattack!"
"The rhythm of offensive and defensive reversal! It's too fast!"
"An exciting match!"
Toulouse Arena.
There was no time to break out into a commotion.
Fans from both sides are almost out of breath!
....
Or a quick and roundabout counterattack from both wings.
There is no way to play with the pass-and-control system.
How strong are Alba and Carvajal during this period?
One is Messi’s super pendant.
One is a BBC auxiliary plug-in.
Can the fragile Croatian defense stop them?
Can't stop it!
The "defensive team" composed of Srna, Joel Luka and others is not as good as Leverkusen's defense!
sharp knife!
Spain's two wings launched a fierce offensive as sharp as a sharp knife!
Completely tear the grid army into pieces!
"Morata's sprint speed is also very fast!"
"Three attack points!"
"Penetrated! Srna can't catch up!"
"Well...David Silva is too slow!"
...
Studio.
Barrage flying.
-【Magic Flute is awesome! This game is so exciting!】
-[Without Modric, I might not have known that Croatia existed in the world!]
-【As expected of a ceremonial midfielder, his combat power is beyond the system!】
-[If there is Kroos on the right side of the Croatian midfielder, they will be truly invincible!]
-[Yes, Rakitic still has a different positioning than Kroos!]
-【Trooving, the barrage is stuck and delayed?】
-[Li Mingdeng is awesome! Morata strikes alone again!]
....
Carvajal, Alba and Morata drove straight in.
A simple two-foot pass laterally easily tore apart the grid army's defense line!
An empty Croatian backcourt.
Goalkeeper Subasic felt bitter, gritted his teeth, and his brain was running wildly.
right!
Guard against the weakest one!
Leave the rest to luck!
There was no hesitation for too long.
He rushed towards Morata excitedly!
...
Watching him rush to the edge of the penalty area.
Carvajal was confused.
Facing my childhood sweetheart reaching out for the ball, I felt a little reluctant.
You're fucking like Van Persie doing that "diving to the top" forward swing!
Head!
What I want is the head!
Forget it, Albala's distance was too wide, and my own shooting angle was not secure enough.
It seems like if Morata scores another goal, it will be a hat trick, right?
It should be fine if you walk on the ground, right?
Snapped!
The Real Madrid fullback sent a cool and freehand diagonal pass on the ground.
"pretty!"
"You can open the door now!"
"Morata!"
Boom!
The moment Morata caught the ball, the sole of his foot slipped.
Subasic took the opportunity to shovel!
The man is on his back and the horse is overturned!
Carvajal was so angry that he hammered the turf.
The football flew lightly across the turf, enjoying the brief moment of silence.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The whole audience was in an uproar!
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
Pointing to the location of the foul, he took out a red card from his trouser pocket!
"Red card!"
"Goalkeeper Subasic paid a heavy price for this reckless attack!"
"This is undoubtedly an even worse blow to Croatia, which is one goal behind!"
"So dramatic!"
"Croatia, which clearly had the upper hand and had more impact, fell into the abyss without knowing it!"
"No problem! There is no dispute about this red card!"
"To a certain extent, Subasic retains Croatia's hope of equalizing the score!"
"He didn't allow Spain to extend their lead."
"At the end of the first half, the Matadors got a perfectly placed free kick!"
....
Toulouse Stadium.
The boos of protest drowned out the cheers.
The Croatian players surrounded the referee and struggled to explain.
The results have not changed.
Coach Zacic covered his face in pain and made his first substitution adjustment.
With the birth of a red card, the hope of equalizing becomes increasingly slim...
collapsed.
About to collapse?
Will we face a desperate situation in the first round of the group stage?
Football is the business card for the Grid Army to increase its international influence!
The other side.
Mignano was excited.
Bosque quickly held him down: "Calm down, we are only leading by one goal, don't underestimate the tenacity of Yugoslav football!"
The little assistant coach asked doubtfully: "Boss? Yugoslavia? Does that thing still exist now?"
Bosque patted his belly, and the memories that had been hidden for many years seemed to be awakened, and he smiled and said: "Well, those are a group of... real fighters!"
...
The game resumes.
There are high human walls in Croatia.
Let’s just talk about air defense capabilities.
They have a far higher numerical advantage than the dwarves.
Morata, Ramos, Saul and Pique lurked in the penalty area.
A little bit panicked.
If the person taking the penalty was Li Kang...
Cracking eggs and popping pills in minutes.
The referee took out his foam sprayer and drew an irregular "U" at the foul spot.
"We can see... Cazorla, David Silva, Koke, and Li Kang standing in front of the penalty spot at the same time!"
"It's a bit exaggerated. Not to mention the national team, even the top teams in the five major leagues can hardly have so many set-piece experts!"
"If you add the bench..."
Duan Xuan and He Wei were speechless for a moment.
I can’t count them.
Under normal circumstances, players with different dominant feet should be selected according to the location of the free throw.
But this group of Spanish midfield magicians are so abnormal in their every move!
.....
Balkan Peninsula.
Since ancient times, it has been the only way for Asian nomads to invade Europe, and it is also the front line of the battle between the civilizations of the two continents.
For thousands of years, complex and diverse cultural and religious ethnic groups have collided in this place.
Countless people are sitting in front of the TV with mixed emotions.
Yugoslav football has a glorious past in history.
Honors at the sports level once united the hearts of all people.
The midfield template behind great achievements is not Modric and Rakitic.
But Li Kang!
It is the perfect combination of strong body and elegant technique!
As early as last year's Champions League play-off qualifying round, that shocking free kick at Old Trafford awakened the memories of the people of the Balkan Peninsula!
Leverkusen's No. 10 jersey can be seen everywhere in the fragmented land.
The Balkan toilet paper media said: He must have the blood of the Blue Danube flowing through him.
The pain of disintegration.
****incident.
**turmoil.
***war.
The balance point of Eastern and Western influence.
The form of football that was supposed to reach its peak suddenly died out.
Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia... Countless spectators looked at Spain's No. 6 on the screen, as if expecting something.
He is the last elegy of Yugoslav football.
...
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
The hearts of all the viewers could not help but tighten.
Valjic is a little nervous. Although he is a substitute goalkeeper, he has a very upright professional attitude. He has already understood the characteristics of the set pieces of his opponents in the group stage. The Spanish No. 6 in front of him... is best at long-range shots with heavy arcs.
, it’s fucking terrifying just thinking about it.
When I saw Li Kang making some moves.
The Croatian goalkeeper kept praying in his heart: A feint, it must be a feint!
...
Li Kang's expression was calm.
He started to run.
The shadows on the brain spread crazily, and all attributes were raised to the extreme.
From God's perspective.
The river of time slows down again.
In the field of vision, a golden shadow wearing the No. 11 jersey quietly appeared.
Yugoslavia national team-Mikhailovich.
Every step you take.
The golden shadow then shook off little bits of fluorescent light and disappeared into his left foot.
Impeccable action and posture.
All kinds of emotions crazily swallowed Li Kang's consciousness.
Kind.
forgive.
reconciliation.
hope.
redemption.
Yugoslavia, the last elegy.
Li Kang's steps, movements and shadow gradually synchronized.
Get to the ball.
He completely overlapped with the golden shadow.
From God's perspective.
Suddenly a brilliant line of light appeared!
....
The Toulouse stadium was completely silent.
The eyes of the whole world are moving along with the running lines in the lens.
No violent rotation.
There was no furious roar.
Like a dead leaf slowly falling from the branch.
The cycle of leaves falling and grass withering is a node in life.
No matter how many winds and frosts we go through, we will eventually return home in dust.
....
When the Croatian net was lifted again.
The Toulouse Stadium seems to have experienced decades of silence.
After a brief restlessness.
Thunderous applause.
3:1!!!
"pretty!"
"The goal went in!"
"On a midsummer night in France, Spanish youngster Li Kang made everyone feel the bleak autumn mood!"
"Leaf ball!"
"The football bypassed the wall and flew left and right in the direction of the opponent's goal. When the goalkeeper reacted, it suddenly plummeted, breaking all the Croatians' luck!"
"No problem, an impeccable free kick and a direct goal!"
"Spain expands its lead again!"
"The next game will be extremely difficult for the Grid Army with one less person to fight."
....
Li Kang stood there.
The golden shadow in the field of vision dissipated with the wind.
Teammates gathered around him one after another.
"Li, you are great! Who said that the fallen leaf ball is exclusive to Junior Junho and Pirlo..."
"This goal is just like Balotelli..."
"It's as good as Mikhailovich's kick back then!"
"Why are you looking at me? The turf is too slippery...I knew Li could kick the ball in!"
The Croatian players lowered their heads.
red card.
One less person to fight.
Two goals behind.
Modric rubbed his face with both hands and regained his fighting spirit in an instant.
He quickly picked up the football from the net and kept raising his arms as he ran back to the center circle.
Not only is he inspiring his teammates, but he is also inspiring the Croatian fans at the scene.
....
CTV5 live broadcast room.
The black barrage covered the big screen.
-[Li Mingdeng is awesome! This free kick seems to have touched my soul!]
- [This guy is definitely going to be popular all over the internet. I don’t usually watch football, so I know that normal people can’t do this kind of kicking. He’s so good-looking! 】
-【Elegance, timeless!】
-[Artwork, unpredictable art work, no matter from which angle...you will never get tired of seeing it a hundred times!]
- [Spanish football is about to usher in a renaissance, and the national team’s Li Mingdeng is definitely a one-of-a-kind existence. It’s so popular that the game company is going to update the version overnight!]
-[Li Kang is going to be popular, his playing football is so fun to watch, he will definitely be on the hot search tonight!]
-[The Magic Flute can’t be used, Croatia’s defense and the tactics of the coaching staff have very serious problems, and they need a coach to correct them!]
-[There is still the second half of the game. You have watched too little of the game. Haven’t you heard of the “Ruby God of War Card”? 】
-[Hey, eleven against ten! I don’t believe that the Grid Army can come back, Spain will not give it a chance!]
....
The game resumes.
Mandzukic felt miserable.
Also the top goalscorer for Juventus.
Morata, a big parallel import, almost completed a hat trick.
I haven't touched the ball a few times in the opponent's half...
The football passed through several slow passes.
The referee looked at his watch and blew the whistle to end the first half.
Accompanied by warm applause.
Players from both sides slowly walked off the green field.
The first 45 minutes of the game were full of ups and downs, and the neutral fans were enjoying themselves.
"Li, come and wipe your sweat...Oh! You're not sweating, then eat a banana!"
"Save your energy well, this is only the first group match!"
....
Spanish dressing room.
The coaching staff reviewed the tactical details of the first half for the players.
Mignano stood aside, unable to say anything.
He is a physical coach, and his tactical understanding is far inferior to that of Cazorla, David Silva, Iniesta and others.
Bosque stood up and began to flip the flags on the blackboard.
"After Lee came on, we limited Rakitic's linking role in the frontcourt and seized two opportunities!"
"Croatia's offensive methods are too simple, and Modric's resources at his disposal are very limited, so he can't make a difference."
"Cacic's coaching staff is so incompetent that they have no chance of a comeback!"
"In the second half, Saul and Cazorla continued to stare at Rakitic. Without this passing point, their rib attack will be paralyzed!"
"Pay attention to cooperate with Li!"
"Without Badelli, Croatia's defensive structure will be even more fragile!"
"Of course, this is only the first round of the group stage, our main idea is to save energy!"
The Czech Republic and Türkiye are also tough nuts to crack.
Spain must qualify as first in the group to enter the easy half!
If you are second in the group... you are not lucky.
Maybe we will have to compete with Italy, Germany, France and Belgium along the way!
....
Croatia locker room.
Cacic roared angrily at Subasic.
No one spoke.
Football is more than just a simple sport for Croatia.
Their predecessors, after achieving good results in the European Cup and World Cup at the end of the last century, brought far-reaching international influence.
The football of the Grid Legion has unimaginable diplomatic significance.
The head coach's anger has been vented.
"We want to win! We don't need to save energy anymore, all the cup consumption strategies are invalid at this moment!"
Modric clapped his hands and began to explain the tactical adjustments for the second half to his teammates.
There was still a smile on his face.
"We are Croatia."
.....
The fifteen-minute intermission ended quickly.
Players from both sides returned to the field.
At the Toulouse Stadium, the stands on all sides resumed their hustle and bustle.
The fans also adjusted their mood and cheered for the soldiers again!
"Good evening, viewers, welcome back!"
"The live broadcast for you now is the first round of Group D of the 2016 European Cup in France!"
“The second half of Spain vs. Croatia!”
"The first half was particularly intense. Both sides contributed four goals. The temporary score is 3:1!"
"Oh! We saw that the Spanish team made a second substitution adjustment!"
"Iniesta replaces Morata!"
"No front formation?"
"This is a situation to strengthen midfield control!"
"With one less player to play, Croatia may face a very difficult situation next."
....
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The second half of the game begins!
Spanish possession.
Cazorla beat David Silva with the ball.
The latter touched the ball and passed it back.
The football came to Li Kang, and he still touched the ball and found Iniesta diagonally in front of him.
Croatia's midfielders and frontcourt players began to press crazily.
It doesn't work.
Even if there are no shortage of players in the midfield, it will be difficult to win against Spain who is close to a "complete body".
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"The Spanish midfielder has one more ball-receiving point."
"They returned to the pass-and-control style of play!"
"Hey! Pique, don't be distracted. It's so dangerous. Fortunately, De Gea struck in time!"
As time goes by.
The young Spanish No. 6 has become the focus of the field.
Li Kang seems to have a God's perspective, always appearing in the most suitable position to help his teammates resolve Croatia's press.
Perfect pass and ball.
Exquisite power of the ball.
Natural movement.
right.
It's for walking.
The Spanish team seems to have returned to its former peak dynasty.
In front of the TV, the eyes of the fans in the Iberian Peninsula were red.
Sword bearer!
The matador who turns control into sharp blades and red cloth and dominates the game!
....
Bosque was worried.
He regretted replacing Busquets.
Fortunately, Saul and Koke, two Atletico Madrid guys, worked hard enough to cover up the shortcomings of static passing and control in a short time.
Passing and controlling is a form of defense in Spain.
Take control of the ball.
Save energy.
Mignano said excitedly: "Boss, there is no suspense in this game."
Del Bosque shook his head and said in a heavy tone: "Have you noticed the details? Although Croatia is fighting with one less person, their tireless running has covered up the local numerical disadvantage... It's like we are still playing with eleven Croatians.
!”
....
Modric ran back and forth.
Tirelessly active in every corner of the field.
While he was checking for leaks and filling gaps, he constantly raised his hand to direct his teammates, working hard to hinder the Matador's advancement.
Li Kang couldn't find any chance to speed up his sword attack.
The grid army in front of me is like an angry bullfight with red eyes.
right.
He is also a beast with great wisdom.
Above the Toulouse Stadium.
The Croatian team song echoed.
"When the sun kisses his fertile soil."
"When the wind blows his oak trees."
"When heaven calls away his beloved, his heart... still beats for Croatia!"
...
Spanish fans were confused.
I couldn't help but feel a chill deep in my heart.
This is just a group match, not a knockout round.
Does Croatia want Spain to shed its skin?
They can't understand.
Iniesta is still looking forward to the time when he can talk to Li Kang about partners, villages, bonds...
The Croatian players will find it the funniest joke.
They are children who survived the war.
There is no complete youth training system like players in Germany, Spain, France, and England do from an early age.
People in peaceful times cannot personally feel the cruelty of war.
It doesn't matter.
A tough soul can sometimes rival the most complete tactical system in the world.
...
The 88th minute of the game.
Modric accelerated in a turn and suddenly stole the football from Pique's feet.
La Masia's triangle transmission and control system collapsed in an instant.
Toulouse Stadium.
The Croatian fans burst into hysterical shouts.
After going through the suffering of life and death, Modric could not be defeated.
pity.
Football is a team sport.
Even though his personal speed and ball contact accuracy have soared to the extreme.
Useless.
His tired teammates could no longer keep up with him.
With one less player to fight, there are not enough running points and ball-receiving points in the frontcourt.
With Li Kang, Saul, Ramos and others returning to defense.
Modric eventually fell to the turf.
The proud outer instep cannot break through the matador's cage after all.
...
finally.
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
Spain 3:1 Croatia.
Del Bosque breathed a sigh of relief: "This group match looks even more tiring than the knockout rounds."
Mignano wondered: "Boss, isn't this an easy victory? Most of our players' physical strength has not been exhausted much, and Li's jersey... is still as good as new."