The draw threw up political intrigue, a heavyweight European clash and one group that is particularly hard to call
There’s no doubting the most immediately attractive tie of the group stage: the clash of the 2010 and 2014 champions as. After two dismal World Cup performances in a row, there is a sense that Spain are building again under Luis Enrique as he has introduced a more direct style.resulting in a first round exit for the first time in 80 years. Joachim Löw, who had struggled to rejuvenate his squad, probably should have left then, but hung around for a disappointing Euros.
Belgium’s Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen deal with Italy’s Ciro Immobile during their Euro 2020 quarter-final.had looked perhaps the best attacking side in the group stage at the Cup of Nations, he is feuding with Hakim Ziyech and is wildly unpopular.benefited from a relatively straightforward qualifying group, but the runners-up of four years ago remain dangerous so long as Luka Modric defies age.
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