Spain Scrape Past Swiss, But Need to Buck Up
Spain got the job done against Switzerland, but let’s not kid ourselves—there’s a mountain of work ahead. They might have won their first Euros knockout game, but it was far from convincing. The finishing was wasteful, the defending shaky, and the mentality? Well, it needs a serious tune-up.
The Spaniards had plenty of chances but couldn’t hit a barn door with a banjo. It’s all well and good creating opportunities, but if you can’t put the ball in the back of the net, you’re going nowhere. The Swiss defense was there for the taking, yet Spain made hard work of it.
At the back, Spain looked vulnerable. The Swiss found gaps and exploited them, and if Spain think they can defend like that against the big boys, they’re in for a rude awakening. The backline needs to tighten up, and fast.
Mentally, Spain need to show more grit and determination. They can’t afford to switch off or coast through games. Every match from here on out is a battle, and they need to be ready to fight tooth and nail.
In short, Spain got through by the skin of their teeth. If they want to go all the way, they need to sharpen up in every department. The effort needs to be relentless, the finishing clinical, the defending solid, and the mentality rock-hard. Otherwise, they’ll be packing their bags sooner than they’d like.