Spain’s World Cup squad is built around a core from European champions Barcelona and they are now one step away from the ultimate prize in Sunday’s final against England.
If those precise passes that untangle defences and the attacks coming from all angles by first-time Women’s World Cup finalist Spain look familiar, there is good reason.
The club’s influence also extends to the England team, which features Barcelona players Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh.after beating Sweden 2-1Barcelona’s women’s team has played in front of record crowds exceeding 90,000, Bonmati added, “but playing a World Cup final in front of 75,000, it will be crazy.”“I can’t believe it’s going to happen. Am I in a dream?”
Similar to those great “tiki-taka” sides of Iniesta and Xavi, Spain’s women also dominate possession, press quickly to recover lost balls in opposing territory, and like to dictate the pace. Spain lead the tournament in passing accuracy , right in front of England , according to OPTA Analyst statistics.
Coach Jorge Vilda is also steeped in Barcelona’s tactics. Vilda’s father was a physical trainer for Barcelona’s men’s team under Johan Cruyff. The son declares himself a follower of the passing attack that Cruyff made the hallmark style of its teams.
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