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.
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Italy s titanic centre backs will stand them in good stead but Spain have marathon man Pedri running the show in midfield. as two of Euro 2020 s heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley - who would England (or Denmark!) rather face in the final?
Italy and Spain face off at Wembley on Tuesday night for a place in the Euros final
European heavyweights will be battling for showdown with England or Denmark
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at each side in depth to see who comes out on top
Pedri has been brilliant but Italy s defensive pairing is something to be feared
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