Talking about the Spanish football team, the only word that can be used is class! They are the second best team as per the FIFA rankings and have every chance to reign in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The Spanish are hoping for the big thing to happen this time which is already evident from their confidence and star performance. The Spanish team’s form is capable of creating some shivers down the spine of the competitors.
How They Got There?
How Much Change Will Fernando Torres Make
Winning the 2008 UEFA EURO Cup started the dream run for the La Roja, which will perhaps be completed only after winning the World Cup. With 6 successive wins, Spain started their 2010 World Cup qualifiers campaign on a big note. Quite amazingly they topped the group rankings of the qualifying stage having won all the 10 matches. After winning against novices Bosnia-Herzegovina, Armenia, Estonia, they beat Turkey. However, their greatest win came versus Belgium at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium where they won by 5-0. There was no looking back for the Spanish team and the path to World Cup 2010 Finals was easily sealed.
The Coach
It was not an easy task for current coach Vicente del Bosque to take over from EURO winning coach Luis Aragones and still retain that level of confidence and consistency. However, this well acclaimed former coach of Real Madrid managed it with absolute professionalism and kept the winning streak going. His hard work, innovative tactics and perseverance bore fruit and helped the team to win all the matches in the qualifying stage. An excellent manager, del Bosque has brought more depth to the Spanish team by his innovative tactics.
The Team
Classy La Roja Raring
Very few teams have that depth and talent as the Spanish football team. Be it in the attacking line or at the defense position, the Spanish players are ready to give their hundred percent. The team has a terrific attacking line led by David Villa and Fernando Torres, which will be further strengthened by their strong midfielders such as Andres Iniesta and Xabi Alonso. Both Villa and Torres are in the peak of form and can cause sleepless nights for opponents. Coming to defense, Spain has some impressive players like Carlos Marchena, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique. Captain Iker Casillas will be the main goalkeeper and and may wish to end his world cup stint in a big way.
Xabi The Playmaker
The Spanish are hungry for blood and wish to carry on their dream run of form to the World Cup. Reino de Espana may be the king of this World cup.
Others in Group H
1. Switzerland
2. Honduras
3. Chile
