Spain is measured this Monday (18:00, La1) to Belgium with the aim of sealing its pass to the quarterfinals of the Eurocupa milestone reached in the four editions previously disputed. It would be enough to win the Red Flames In the Stockorn Arena de Thuna stadium flirt – the second smallest of the tournament – that hopes to have absolute full in the stands. It would not be necessary to wait for the outcome of the other group of the group – between Italy and Portugal – although we would have to wait for the third day to define in any case if they can happen as first or second.
After winning Portugal with the biggest win of the first day of the Eurocup (5-0)Spain wants to maintain the dynamics of play and sensations. Montse Tomé will not be able to count on the occasion with Cata Coll (tonsillitis) Nor Round Alba (Muscle problem in the right quadriceps), which on Sunday trained outside the group. They could enter the eleven Irene Paredesonce the sanction party has been completed, and Aitana Bonmatírecovered from its viral meningitis.
Montse I took in training prior to the match against Belgium
“I don't like talking about rotations because all players can play any game and this is what makes the team big. We do not talk about headlines and substitutes, but about capabilities,” says Tomé.
The Asturian has influenced this week on keeping her feet on the ground. “After the game we told them to enjoy, we must disconnect to connect again. We told them that we have only won a game and that we have to continue working. We cannot think that we will win without having played. I understand the favoritism from the outside, but we are kept away from that external focus and we are focused on tranquility, concentration and work plan,” he said.
The players of the Belgium National Team in training prior to playing with Spain
Belgium arrives at the appointment after losing to Italy (0-1) in his debut in the Eurocup. “It was painful and disappointing, we probably deserved. Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir.
The Icelandic said that measuring Spain is “a tactical, mental and physical challenge” and said knowing certain weaknesses of the rival. “We have studied their matches in recent years and there are common patterns of certain things to do,” he resolves.
“If you ask people for sure that only 1% tell you that Belgium will win, but I have my players to sleep thinking that it is possible and lift themselves in the same way. Football is complicated and there are always surprises,” he says Elísabet, who has all his players available and ensures that he will play equally regardless of the rival. “Aitana is a player capable of doing things that anything else can do, but Spain, that if it is not the best selection in the world will be one of the three best, has such good players that the absences of two or three are not noticed even if they are the top. However, we are focused on ours,” he adds. “We have to move a mountain to win, but we believe that is possible,” he says.
The players of the Spain team train in Thun
Both selections have faced 18 times to date with a baggage of 13 Spanish wins, two Belgians and three draws. Recently they have measured in the Nations League, where Spain won both in Valencia (3-2) and in Leuven (1-5). “I look at those matches because she is the same coach and is the most recent. It is true that lately they have gone from 1-5-4-1 to a 1-5-3-2 with a higher block. They will defend and go out quickly.
Spain knows the rival, how to win it and thus get into the top8 continental. Although this is only the first goal of a team that goes for more …
