Spain could be given a taste of their own medicine when they face Germany in a potentially World Cup decider on Sunday, coach Luis Enrique said as the two European giants seek to control the game by dominating possession.
“There is no doubt that they are a team that is very similar to Spain in terms of dominating the game and controlling it. It is a beautiful challenge for us,” Luis Enrique told reporters on Saturday. “I think it will be an open game.”
Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening match in Qatar on Wednesday after the Central Americans marched deep into their own half for most of the game.
Luis Enrique said, “A big win like this builds confidence but we can’t go into the game over-confident.”
In contrast, Germany suffered a 2-1 defeat to Japan in Group E, prompting reporters to ask the Spanish coach whether he was concerned about the risk of a desperate German fightback at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday night. were worried.