toby@toby

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14 (edited)

Porro with more world cup knockout goals than ronaldo

Player of the match

Pedro Porro

Spain

t@taha

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

Why didn’t France play Olise this game he would have been a game changer against this defense

Player of the match

Rodri

Spain

alexooo@alexooo

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

for example nothing

juicedcandy@juicedcandy

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14 (edited)

Dani olmost is the best player in the world when he plays for Spain. This game was not even close never seen a training session like this at a semi

Player of the match

Rodri

Spain

midgelover@midgelover

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14 (edited)

I feel so vindicated after saying throughout the tournament that if there was one team who could stop this French 'super attack', it is Spain. This Spanish side is so perfectly built to counter the exact kind of football the French like to play and have proven to be a thorn in their side for a few years now. The way they completely neutralized this French front 4 by just keeping, passing, and not allowing the French to have any time on the ball was an absolute joy to watch. This domination almost reminded me of the 2010 squad, not with as much 'aura', but just so incredibly professional. As much as I love Pedri, I do have to say that a midfield of Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Olmo just works so well. The thing with Pedri is that he often does a lot of the work that Rodri already does for the Spanish NT. This makes it difficult for him to have a consistent role in this team as it leads to DLF pushing him forward, which just is not his role. Fabian, on the other hand, has a completely different profile which complements Rodri and Olmo much better, and that was seen today as Spain's midfield 3 completely nullified Tchouameni and Rabiot. Olmo, also, has quietly had yet another excellent tournament for Spain while Rodri is back to bossing the midfield and dictating the entire tempo of the game like he never had that ACL injury. It also didn't help that France just allowed Spain to take so much control, and outside of a couple of long balls from deep and long shots, they barely managed to create anything of substance. It's almost as if they'd accepted their fate as soon as Porro scored the second and never once managed to threaten Simon (outside of that one brainfade moment). Special shoutout to Cubarsi who has had an unreal tournament at the heart of a Spanish defense that has been rock solid throughout. If Spain manages to win the entire thing, he, for me, would be a massive contender for not only YPOTT (which pretty much seems locked on at this point) but also POTT.

Player of the match

Fabián Ruiz

Spain

Lucas@carbonfiverr

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

Spain dominated from the start, according to my gimmick i have to talk about the midfield again because i have every single game of Spain. They used the midfield they had in 2024 again, yayyyy!!! Took until quarter finals but they now use a good midfield again for two games in a row. I do of course like Pedri, but with Olmo and Rodri he doesn’t work. With this midfield they perfectly dealt with France their entire attack which often went through Olise down the middle. While the French wingers both were dealt with easily too, and also had a bad game. More or less completely nullifying the deadly French attack, especially Mbappé who couldn’t be reached. Digne with just an awful challenge that led to the penalty after generally a good tournament by him, definitely because he left Villa. Spain just deserved this one, they came out with a plan to beat France and they worked it out perfectly. They will be huge favorites to win the final. A great tournament by France nonetheless, obviously wouldve hoped for more but losing to Spain is not a shame. Not the greatest of fans of Deschamps as a manager but he has done an incredible job for 14 years now and deserves a nice retirement. Very excited about France being led by Zidane though. Fun stat, never has someone who won the Ballon d’Or before the world cup, gone on to win the world cup, lmao. Man of the match is Fabian Ruiz for me, the man was just everywhere and he makes this midfield work. I think he’s generally very underrated as well. Such a good player.

Player of the match

Fabián Ruiz

Spain

Harris@harris

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

Not an incredibly interesting match from the events that unfolded on the pitch, can't imagine I go back to watch the highlights anytime soon, but so fascinating to see this seemingly unstoppable France attack get shut down in that manner. The Fabian Ruiz Rodri double pivot is exceptional, both players certainly in MOTM contention - Unai Simon also with an excellent match, played like a genuine madman. I imagine Spain will likely be fairly strong favourites in the final over winner of Argentina/England. Attatched some sunset, raccoon, and stick teepee thing pictures that I took on a walk yesterday.

Player of the match

Pedro Porro

Spain

nat@ihrtpedri

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14 (edited)

ESPAÑA TO THE FINALLLLL!!!! VAMOSSSSSS 🥹🥹🥹🥹 la segunda está más cerca de lo que se piensa!!!

Player of the match

Pedro Porro

Spain

Jane@janelovesbarca

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

What a entertaining training session

Player of the match

Pau Cubarsí

Spain

Theo@theolovesvilla

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jul 14

Excellent game plan from Spain to neutralise the French attack! That Spanish midfield and defence were absolutely brilliant. France couldn't really get going from minute one, I've really criticised De La Fuente's team selection and tactics, however tonight he got it absolutely spot on. Unfortunately for the French, they couldn't do a lot to get through the Spaniards, on such a special day for them it must be hard to take too. All that promise from beforehand in the tournament led to nothing... It was quite obvious that if you attacked the weak links you can score against this French super team. Digne and Rabiot to be precise with their lack of mobility, they were very poor and Spain consistently attacked their left hand side, which crumbled with ease. France were forced to long ball, which is not their best feature, because of the terrific Spanish setup. This is a huge way to keep them out, nullifying the wingers and midfielders, isolating Mbappe, which to be honest I was shocked he didn't score out of nothing. Very poor from every French player today. MOTM for me was Rodri, he's been Spains best player so far. Absolute dictator (not Mbappe) in the team and looks back to his best after a struggle of form post-ACL injury. If Spain win the tournament then he has been a huge key to why. You could pick anyone from that Spain midfield or defence though, all absolutely flawless tonight. Congratulations Spain! England vs Argentina next for the 2nd spot in the final. Very nervous but I believe we can do it! 🦁🦁🦁

Player of the match

Rodri

Spain