Colombia Wins In a Friendly, Depressing Spain
Precious stone Royal residence protector Daniel Munoz struck in the final part after an eminent run by Luis Diaz to gain a frustrating presentation from La Roja in front of this mid-year’s European title in Germany.
Colombia caused Spain’s most memorable loss in nearly 12 months with a 1-0 accommodating triumph in London on Friday. Precious Stone Castle safeguard Daniel Munoz struck in the final part after a brilliant run by Luis Diaz to profit from a disheartening showcase from La Roja in front of this mid-year’s European title in Germany. Spain, which won the Countries Association last year to end an 11-year pursuit without flatware prevailing at Euro 2012, was disappointed in their subsequent misfortune under mentor Luis de la Fuente.
The first came in Walk 2023 in a loss by Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying, which cast early uncertainty over the mentor’s certifications for the gig, with worries facilitating over the ensuing months.
De la Fuente got an exploratory line against Colombia, giving Athletic Bilbao safeguard Dani Vivian’s presentation in the core of protection while resting skipper Rodri, among others.
On Thursday, the mentor said he trusted the country’s football would draw profound respect regardless of the Spanish organization’s new strife, standing out as truly newsworthy this week as a feature of a debasement examination that saw its base camp looked at by police.
Anyway, Spain didn’t sparkle against Nestor Lorenzo’s Colombian side, who have now gone 20 matches unbeaten in a streak longer than two years.
“From routs, you advance more than from wins; it was an extremely hard game,” said De la Fuente.
“We did a few things well overall, yet others we need to improve, particularly in the last part.”
La Roja concealed the main half with Vivian heading over a cross from Alejandro Grimaldo, who put in a few risky balls, and Gerard Moreno’s volley was well saved by Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
Colombian allies made up most of the group, and they were brought to their feet by Liverpool winger Diaz once in a while.
Previous Genuine Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez came on at halftime for Colombia to additionally energize their fans, and he reversed the situation with Los Cafeteros’ approval.
‘As yet developing’
Alex Remiro tipped north of one Rodriguez strike and one more cruised over, with the South American side currently on top.
They started to lead the pack after 61 minutes when Diaz detonated down the left flank and crossed to the back post, where Munoz wrapped up with an aerobatic exertion.
Tottenham safeguard Pedro Porro verged out on the evening, but volleyed into the side-netting.
De la Fuente welcomed 17-year-old Barcelona protector Pau Cubarsi for his presentation in the last stages, turning him into the second-most youthful player ever to play for Spain behind his partner for club and country, Lamine Yamal.
Mikel Merino pounded a late opportunity over the bar as Spain neglected to track down a balancer. They next face Brazil on Tuesday in Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu, in another cordial.
“They fixed us back one small step at a time in the final part; however, their objective came from an extraordinary individual move,” said Moreno.
“We need to work, break down ourselves, and get to the next level.”
Colombia face Romania on Tuesday as they prepare for this late spring’s Copa America.
“In the last part, we set off to show we needed to play,” said Diaz.
“We are fabricating great things for what is to come; we’re actually developing.”
