The newspaper archive will tell that Pau Cubarsí debuted in England in a disconcerting match. A Colombia-Spain in the Olympic stadium in London, a ghost field, with the ‘coffee growers’ wearing black and the Spaniards wearing a pale yellow in accordance with the state of health of their Federation. A meeting that ended in a Spanish fiasco. Luis de la Fuente has two defeats as coach, both on British soil (Glasgow and London). Paradoxical that with how much he likes football on the islands, he has bitten the dust here both times. Disappointing result that puts the culmination of a traumatic week with the UCO arresting leaders in the Ciudad del Fútbol and the team being sheared from an inconsequential ‘pachanga’.
Closet ground
De la Fuente had warned that there would be minutes for the less common in this window, choosing this match against Colombia to test the team’s wardrobe. The meeting organized by the promoter Stage Front, a company dedicated to the sale of tickets for all types of events. Even this one. In the Spanish eleven there was not a single starting player from the last match, the one played in Valladolid against Georgia. Between the marketing and the rotations, a match was left that was difficult to recognize for the viewer. Spain kept Colombia at bay with quick recoveries after a loss while De la Fuente paced restlessly through the technical area. The red and white Vivian, who was shamelessly floated by the forwards when the ball was released, finished high into Vargas’ goal with the only Spanish shot. The meeting was cold like the London night.
Half an hour later, De la Fuente received the usual visit from Pablo Amo in the technical area to comment on how little there was and the data from the analysts. All in order. The one from Haro opted for a 4-2-3-1 balanced by the realistic Merino and Zubimendi, the two men with whom the coach spoke the most.
Soccer international friendly – Spain vs Colombia / NEIL HALL
In the same stadium where Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 9.64, one of the most soporific matches one can remember was taking place. The matter was so inconsequential that the stands celebrated the warm-up of their substitutes as if it were a goal. The procedure was so indigestible that it was appreciated that Michael Oliver sent the players to the locker room. More than anything because a whale began to sound over the public address system that warmed the hips of the stands. Without a doubt, the most newsworthy thing of the night.
James lit up the game
Remiro, who was making his debut, replaced Raya while a sharp James joined the ‘cafeteros’ who greeted Morata effusively. The Colombian lit up the game with a long shot just at the moment when Morata, Baena and Nico Williams were told to enter. Minutes passed before they did it, so many that they saw how Luis Díaz portrayed Vivian on the wing before assisting Gabriel Muñoz at the far post, that he only finished on goal. Defensively, Spain was struggling on the sides, where Porro and Grimaldo were missing.
The only good news of the night came at 83 minutes, with the debut of Pau Cubarsí, who becomes the second youngest debutant in the national team, at 17 years and 60 days. An anniversary to remember on a night to forget. But as Luis Aragonés would say, what do they expect playing in yellow!
2024-03-22 22:25:40
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