Spain began the World Cup coldly, appearing lost despite arriving as one of the main contenders. Something was missing from Luis de la Fuente's team, which seemed slower than expected. Against Cape Verde, Nico Williams was absent and Lamine Yamal only appeared briefly, indicating deeper tactical issues. macnevers-and-co.beer
Manager De la Fuente has since adjusted his formation, playing Baena as left winger, repositioning Pedri deeper in midfield, and deploying Dani Olmo as attacking midfielder. Rodri's standout performance against Portugal earned him MVP honors, suggesting Spain is finding their rhythm as the tournament progresses.
