“Spain had a superb run, they come out with their heads held high”

In football, it’s not always the best team that wins. Spain had the bitter experience on Tuesday night, being eliminated on penalties by Italy in the semi-finals of the Euro (1-1 ap, 4 tab to 2). La Roja did indeed perform well, causing the Italians to suffer considerably and providing themselves with many chances. Despite this defeat, the Spanish selection was able to win back the hearts of its supporters with this unexpected journey.

“Despite this elimination, there was a superb run. Nobody imagined this Spain team to reach the semi-finals. They come out with their heads held high, that’s the headline of the newspaper As“, assured Henry de Laguérie, correspondent for Europe 1 in Spain, in the debrief of the meeting.

“Luis Enrique confirmed he could be a great manager”

The feeling that prevails on the other side of the Pyrenees is therefore the pride of having come back to the fore, after years of failures and disappointments. “Many former players have reacted, like Gérard Piqué who said that the Spaniards can be very proud, and Cesc Fabregas assured that the Roja will come back in 18 months (for the World Cup in Qatar)”, continues our consultant. “Clearly Luis Enrique has confirmed that he can be a great Spain manager. He has built a team that may be able to go further in Qatar.”

With this semi-final, “Spain is reconciled with its selection.” “It was complicated for Real Madrid supporters in this country where Real is more important than selection (no Real Madrid player has been called up by Luis Enrique for this Euro, editor’s note) “, notes Henry de Laguérie. Even striker Alvaro Morata, who missed his shot on goal, remains spared in the post-match comments.” I see a lot of messages from very critical journalists who usually wish courage to Alvaro Morata. I don’t think he will be the head of the Turk, he still scored the equalizer (in the 80th, editor’s note) “, reminds our correspondent.