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Looking back at last year's UEFA European Cup, Enrique was in charge of an up-and-coming team, Spain, which was not favored by outsiders, but managed to break into the quarterfinals with its solid tactics. Even though Iniesta and David Silva quit the national team one after another, Enrique still managed to push Spanish soccer to a new peak.
The current Spanish team roster is as follows:
门将：Robert Sánchez、David Raya、Unai Simón
后卫：César Azpilicueta、Eric García、Pau Torres、Alejandro Balde、Hugo Guillamón、Jordi Alba、Dani Carvajal、Aymeric Laporte
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Gavi, Rodri, Carlos Soler, Pedri
前锋：Álvaro Morata、Marco Asensio、Ferran Torres、Nico Williams、Yeremy Pino、Dani Olmo、Pablo Sarabia、Ansu Fati
Álvaro Morata has been a key figure in the attacking line, and despite his questionable ability to score goals at key moments, his midfield pressing power cannot be underestimated. Enrique still has faith in him. On the wing, Pablo Sarabia and Dani Olmo have excellent breaking power. On the right, Ferran Torres has grown significantly since last year's Europa League, with his penetrating runs and passes. Youngster Ansu Fati has finally joined the national team as a healthy player. The player, who is regarded as "Messi's successor", is similar to Messi in terms of dribbling and cutting. Although he is prone to injuries, a healthy Ansu Fati can be very destructive. Enrique's selection of him to the national team seems to have high hopes for his future development on the left side of the field. Spain's attacking line this year is much stronger than last year's European Cup.
The midfield is the strongest part of Spain's lineup. Barcelona's Pedri and Gavi are regarded as European superstars, especially Pedri, who is known as the "new Iniesta". In the attacking midfield, his movement, crossing passes, penetration and shooting are all very lethal. With his ability to play in the ribs, create assists and break up defenses with key passes, Pedri is a specialist in the ribs, and with a little bit of space, he can play a huge role in the ribs and become the most important attacker in Spain's midfield.
Koke, the representative star of Atletico Madrid, is rigid and precise in defense, and can effectively block most of the opponent's attacks. For Spain, whose overall defense is a bit weak, the midfield may give Koke a fixed start.
At the back, Professor Busquets and Manchester City's Rodri are extremely capable of controlling the field.Busquets can both press forward to be the attacking midfielder who distributes the ball, and also play the role of attacking brain from the back to the front end of the field. No one can match him at the moment. As the last midfielder of Barcelona's dynastic era, this competition may be the last game of his peak period. Fans should cherish the last play of Prof. Boo.
