Spain’s Midfield Maestro Eyes England‘s Resilience Ahead of Crucial Clash
Madrid, Spain – As Spain prepares to face England, a former captain of “La Roja” has identified the Lionesses’ “moments of trust” and unwavering resilience as their primary threat. The Spanish midfield, tasked with controlling possession and launching swift counter-attacks, will need to be wary of England’s ability to seemingly switch off before re-engaging with full force, a characteristic often seen in the english league.
The former captain, who also holds the distinction of scoring Spain’s first-ever World Cup goal, expressed immense pride in the current national team’s achievements. “It’s a pride and I feel healthy envy,” she stated, reflecting on the team’s success. “What else, a lot of joy.” She highlighted the team’s captivating style of play, noting, “It is indeed not just the fact that we are winning, how we are doing it, with that unique personality, making people enjoy.”
Recalling her own World Cup experience at Canada 2015, she described it as bringing “indelible memories,” particularly her historic goal against Costa Rica.She contrasted the current media attention and fan engagement with her team’s more intimate experience. “Now we see the stadium full, a lot of press behind. People following him from home, with maximum audiences. We lived by us in Petit-Comité, with family and friends.” She emphasized the unique importance of representing her country, stating, “dressing the team’s shirt was always something unique.”
When asked about the perceived gap between English and Spanish football, she differentiated between the leagues and the players. “I do not think that I am talking football. I do think about it with the league,” she explained. She pointed to the notable investment in the English Premier League, the FA, and television rights, as well as the professionalization of the second division, as factors contributing to its current standing. “Next year two or three teams upload, the League is going to be 14, the idea is that it is the best in the world. Right in that sense, it is above the Spanish.” Though, she quickly added, “But Spanish players are still the best valued worldwide.”
Looking ahead to the England match, she identified the Lionesses’ ability to maintain focus even when appearing to disengage as a key danger. “The moments of trust they have in the game, seem to disconnect, but never do.It is indeed very typical of the english League,they fight until the end.” She also acknowledged the impact of emerging talent, mentioning young players like Agyemang, beever-Jones, jess Park, and Clinton, and reiterated the importance of their “resilience.”
