From Berlin to Berlin: Spain’s path to closing the circle at the European Cup

INCome back to Berlin to close the circle. That was the goal of the Spanish team after beating Croatia in his debut. It happened on July 15, and ahead was a month of concentration, work and great challenges, in which The goal was to return to the Olympic Stadium and play the final on July 14.. And they achieved it. In this audiovisual work produced by MARCA Week after week we analyze how the team is concentrated in the heart Dense forest German.

WEEK 1: Arrival in Donaueschingen and debut in Berlin.

Donaueschingen hosted the Spanish national team on a rainy Sunday, June 9. Der Oschberghofa luxury hotel in the heart of a dream destination, will be home to the team for a month. The first training is open. Many people are left out due to high demand and They climb the fences of the modest SV Aasen sports complex. I’m trying to see something. The illusion awakens. Carvajalwho won his sixth Champions League with Real Madrid a week ago, speaks to MARCA and sends a clear and compelling message: “We are candidates to win the Euro. I say this openly”

. The debut in Berlin confirms his words: 3:0 in favor of Croatia.

WEEK 2: Great performance against Italy already in the 1/8 finals

In the midst of the debate about whether the team is the favorite, we spoke to the captain. Morawho scores on debut against Croatia, talks to MARCA and sparks debate: “In Spain we need to value ourselves more, and I’m not just talking about football”. He may have been right, because that week we played our best game as a team in a long time and beat Italy 1-0.

WEEK 3: Rotations vs Albania and Georgia’s Loss

WITH qualification for the 1/8 finals in the pocket We have a large-scale rotation ahead of us AlbaniaWe spoke with Jesus Navasthe oldest bracelet wearer in Spain. What the heck “The best thing for a footballer is to fight for great things for his country”There is controversy about the physical condition Laportewho goes to the press conference and acts decisively. His excellent appearance fades into the background, and on the grass he shows even better results. The 1/8 finals arrive, and we talk to Nico Williamsone of the revelations of the tournament that sets the group apart: “There is no one better in the team than Spain”We beat Georgia, despite losing at the beginning, and reached the quarter-finals.

WEEK 4: Table slam vs. Germany: Host, at home

Spain evokes great feelings. It is the one who plays the best. After the game with Georgia there is a small debate: Should Pedri or Dani Olmo play? We interviewed Dani Olmo, the most German Spaniard. He leaves us with this sentence: “There is respect and admiration for the Spanish footballer in Germany”. He knows this better than anyone else. At the same time, BRAND Radiothey are interviewing Pedri and expresses his opinion after having a bad time: “I’m happy again, I had difficult moments, injuries are the worst thing for a football player.When you’re not at your level, there’s always criticism, but there are things that hurt your family“I was more sad about what was happening in my body than what they were saying. They say a lot of things that are not true.” Pedri starts but is soon injured after a hard tackle from Kroos and the introduction of Olmo.. The midfielder will miss the rest of the Eurocup due to a knee problem. We reach the semi-finals with a win Germany with title preserved Mikel Merino in the last minute of extra time.

WEEK 5: Lamine’s big match against France: We’re heading to Berlin.

Bad news: Carvajal, Le Normand and Pedri They won’t make it to the semi-finals. Morata moves in ‘World’ that he might leave the national team, and there is debate in society about whether he chose the right moment… After the victory over Germany, The whole of Europe is looking at Spain as the main favourites ahead of the semi-final against France.

. We spoke to Nacho. He admits he thought he wouldn’t be called up and now he’ll have to start against France. “There is nothing better than representing Spain, I thought it would never happen”. We beat France. England awaits the final, and the main sensation of the Eurocup is MARCA: Lamin Yamal. “It took a while, but we welcome everyone who gets on the boat.“I hope there will be a lot more of them after the England game. That would be a good sign.

Enjoy the journey and the ending.