Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Spain reacted with passion and excitement after the national team’s massive victory in the World Cup’s first group encounter on Wednesday. The combination of national coach Luis Enrique triumphed 7-0, the largest victory in the worldwide final tournament’s history.
After the game, the daily Marca called it a ‘historic exhibition’. “This was a display of authority and bravery. The opponent was smashed right away. Spain discovered an oasis in a World Cup filled with explosions and surprises. Argentina and Germany’s drama was not continued. Let’s see which astute individual dares to temper the excitement right now.”
Enrique was that wise man. The team manager was naturally overjoyed after the game, but not delirious. “If everything goes into effect, football will be a magnificent sport,” the manager remarked during a press conference. “We were in complete control of the game, that was one of our objectives. With the vision we’ve had with this club for years, we were outstanding on the possession and in finishing. ‘The game does not end until the whistle blows’.”
While Argentina and Germany struggled in their European Championship debuts, Spain performed admirably against a very lacklustre Costa Rica.
Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Media’s praise
The triumph gave Enrique a boost of energy. “It’s partly due to the supporters. But we’ll be the first to practise again tomorrow in preparation for Germany. We all know that praise weakens. That’s not going to work with us. We want to play like this all the time, but we won’t always win like this. Anyone who follows football recognizes that we are a tough opponent.”
El Mundo Deportivo takes it one step further, naming Spain as a contender for the overall title. “There were still reservations regarding the team’s offensive prowess prior to the event. They have now been removed in one fell swoop,” the Catalan newspaper reports. “Spain confirms their status as a potential world champion. Enrique arrived in Qatar to engage in seven matches.”
Sport was also poetic following the match over Costa Rica. “Any reservations I had about this squad have vanished. This group is capable of accomplishing anything. This group is full of energy, new ideas, and talent. All of these aspects were highlighted in the first game. This Spain is vying for the overall championship. So far, only a few countries have attained such a high level in Qatar.’
