A good storyline masks a disappointing Euros for Luis Enrique and Spain
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A few things, out of the gate. First, Spain played really really well against Italy in many facets of the game. Second, Pedri has taken his excellent club form to new levels in this tournament. Third, as an international footballer, Alvaro Morata has largely come good. Fourth, Spain’s tournament leadup was disrupted in a way unlike any other team at the tournament.
These are some of the headlining realities that stand in apparent contrast to what I’m about to say, and they certainly don’t mark the only positives for Spain at this year’s Euros. A semi-final berth, Busquets at possibly his last major tournament being as good as ever, we could go on. That said, this absolutely must be a disappointing Euros for Spain.