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Masterclass: Spain 5-0 Romania
Masterclass: Spain 5-0 Romania
Tactical analysis of his final match as national team manager — Euro 2020 Qualifying
Context: Spain had already qualified for Euro 2020, but needed to win convincingly at the Wanda Metropolitano to secure top-seed status in the draw. Robert Moreno analyses in detail the tactical plan he designed for his final match as national team manager, a game that ended in a resounding 5-0 victory over Romania.
Analysis chapters
- 0:00 Introduction to the Masterclass
- 1:15 The choice of system
- 3:28 Dynamic structures and occupation of spaces
- 6:38 Shifting the opposition
- 11:28 Waiting for the right moment
- 13:49 The defensive keys
- 16:25 Pressing roles after losing possession
- 19:25 The goals
One of the tactical keys was the positioning of Santi Cazorla playing as a left winger with an inside tendency, creating numerical superiorities to break down Romania’s deep defensive block.
Moreno ended his time in charge of the national team with a record of 7 wins and 2 draws in the qualifying phase, securing Spain’s place as top seeds for the Euros.
