Copenhagen: Spanish coach Luis Enrique praised the character of his players when the European champions three times recovered from a nightmare, then remove the two-goal lead before finally beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time to reach the quarter-finals of the Euro 2021.
“It is a very intense game of the game This really has everything.
Everyone sees our true team spirit today, “Luis Enrique told a press conference.
“When the word ego disappeared and the word team appeared, of course it was fantastic to be part of a group like that.” Spain had a 3-1 lead after the extraordinary mistake from Keeper Unai Simon saw them falling behind.
“They didn’t really make a chance, but we conceded a goal.
So, when it happened, it was very unfair and of course it could lead to a little surprise for a few minutes,” said Luis Enrique.
‘Enjoy Croatian football held an amazing comeback with goals in the 85th minute and in additional time, but Spain continues to score two goals in extra time.
“I’m glad we got the second chance.
It usually doesn’t happen,” added the coach.
“It was crazy really after the 80th minute, when we could score the fourth goal and put it on the bed.
The last 10 minutes is something we have to learn.” We don’t have a lot of international experience in the squad, and maybe such an unavoidable mistake.
“Luis Enrique was transferred by awarded fans of pulsating matches in Copenhagen.” What really surprised me was the last five minutes extra time, when fans stood up and judged and gave tribute and gave tribute and gave awards.
For great efforts and commitment of all competing players, “he said.” It was a beautiful movement of fans, it was about recognizing the spectacle entered by the two teams today.
Tonight’s title is: Enjoy football.
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EURO: Spanish coach praised the team’s spirit after ‘crazy’ 5-3 victory over Croatia
