Qatar 2022, the best precedents of Spain-Germany: from the debut in 1935 to Vienna 2008
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These World Cups have so far brought many interesting matches, but without presenting any big matches yet. The first of Qatar 2022 will be entrusted to Spain And Germanywho will compete at the Stadium on Wednesday 27 November at 20:00 Al Bayt of Al Khor. Considering the debut of both teams, they are Hans-Dieter’s boys Scroll having to win compulsorily, not being able to afford another misstep; that would cost dearly. The match will be played nine hours after the other match in Group E Japan–Costa Rica, and this will outline even more the risk of the Germans, who run the risk of having no middle ground available. Many expectations for both teams, at least in terms of entertainment and intensity. Luis Enrico it has the underdogs, and the great psychic form status they have Moratta and companions will be a tough obstacle for the Germanywhich has some problems of its own.
Spain-Germany, always a clash at the top
Whether it’s a friendly match, a European Championship, or as in this case a comparison in a World Cup; the games between Spain And Germany they have always been beautiful and contested, having almost always brought entertainment and great emotions to the fans of the respective nations, and also to neutral spectators. Throughout history there have been twenty-five precedents, including eight draws and eight victories roia , while nine German ones. The last clash dates back to November 17, 2020 in League of Nations; and was largely dominated by the Iberians, who won 6-0. The resulting robot was decided by Moratta, Oyarzarbal, Rodri and Ferran’s hat-trick Torres.
The last victory of the Germany dates back to a friendly match in November 2014, which arrived thanks to the decisive goal of the usual Toni Kroos at the time of recovery. Let’s dive into some of the best precedents of these two nations, from the beginning of the Spanish-German rivalry in 1935 to the victory of the Spain in the European 2008 a Vienna. The history of the teams finds the first comparison in international competitions only in 1966, when the West Germany defeated the Spain for 2-1 in the group stage of the World Cup in Englandwhich was won by the host country in the final against i Die Mannschaft.
1935, West Germany 1-2 Spain: the beginning of the Spanish-German rivalry
Back in 1935, a few years after the outbreak of the largest conflict on the planet, a football match is being played between two nations opposing in their ideologies, political and otherwise. While the Germany it was already in the hands of Adolf at the time Hitlerthere Spain -before Francisco Franco came to power in 1939- it consisted of a republican delegation. The match is played on May 12 in Cologne, and the whole stadium has an ultra-nationalist appearance, with numerous swastikas present. The great diversity of peoples therefore helped to create a great sense of rivalry, attracting many eyes to the match. The spectators were many for the time; as many as 74,000.
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The game ends 1-2 for the Spainand the striker’s brace is decisive True Oviedo Isidro Langarathan responding to Edmund’s initial lead Conen, gives his whole nation a great sense of joy and deep pride. The value of the competition is not known so much for the spectacle it yielded, as for the historical and social context of those years. The Germans then took their revenge the following year, this time at theEstadi Olímpic Lluís Companys of Barcelona, also winning them 1-2.
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Spain 1982 World Cup, West Germany wins 2-1
If the major focus of the previous clash was aimed at the historical context in which the respective nations found themselves, in 1982 things are quite different. We are inside Spain; and the twelfth edition of the World Cup is being played. The situation is clearly very hot, and the hosts find themselves once again having to face those who six years earlier (at the 1976 European Yugoslavia), have soundly deleted them. The confrontation between the teams takes place in the playoffs (for the first and last time present in a World Cup), and will allow the Germans to reach the semifinals, where they will beat the France by Mario Tresor and Michael Platinums.
The match Spain–Germany of 1982 is the match with the highest number of spectators in history between the two national teams; as many as 90,089. The historical period sees a greater vision of the whole world of football taking place throughout Europe, and this edition has largely contributed to its development. The draw in the following days between Spain And England certifies the advancement of the Germans, who conquered the Santiago Bernabéu showing the whole world the great qualities of the elements they had.
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Many resonant names in this match: from Paul Breitner and Karl Heinz Romanianto the historic flag of Real Sociedade Jesus Zamorapassing through the former coach of Spain Jose herself Camacho. The match sees the Germans move forward immediately, in the fifth minute. Stielike offers in area for Dremmlerthat jumps Urquiaga and kicks from a distance, rejected a bit awkwardly Arconada, Littbarsi anticipates everyone and realizes in tapin. After the goal, the West Germany control the match and show superiority. In the 31st minute the whole stadium falls silent thanks to the doubling of Breitner (MVP at the end of the match), who needs a crazy filter for his partner Littbarskithat after disorienting Urquiagato serve Fisher bagging empty door.
The whole stadium is helpless to the German force, which however gives way after only five minutes. Throw-in for hosts from right, ball a Sanchezcross from the frontline to the center of the penalty area, Zamora surprises Stielike and with his header he directs the ball into the crossroads. The match has therefore been reopened, but from that moment until the end there will be no other goals despite the various occasions. Feast day for the western part of Germanywho, however, will have to say goodbye to the dream of lifting the World Cup precisely because of our national team, which triumphed in the historic 3-1 (always at the Santiago Bernabéu) thanks to the networks of Reds, Tardelli And Altobelli.
Germany knocked out in 2008: Spain’s triumph in the European Championship in Vienna
Most of the comparisons between the two nations selected by friendlies. The one time though, that’s history ah place Germany And Spain facing each other in a final, it’s at the European Championship of the 2008. The host countries were Austria And Swissand the match was played on June 29 at theErnst Happel Stadium from Vienna. Among the ferment of the 51,428 present in the stadium, and of the approximately 127 million people who live in their respective countries, the atmosphere that reigns is sensational and valuable. Before this meeting, the last victory in an official competition between the two contenders dates back to 1988, when at the European Championship hosted by the West GermanyMiguel’s team Munoz fell to the hosts 2-0. The Italian Roberto will take care of refereeing the final Lipstickswho will become the first referee to conduct the opening and closing match of the continental event.
It is the first years of the legendary German coach Joachim Bass, who will have the reins of the national team until 2021. The Germans take the field with the 4-2-3-1. The strong point is the thick trocar, composed of ballack, Podolsky And Schweinsteigerready to support Miroslav Locked down. There Spain, as per tradition, responds with a module that guarantees solidity in midfield; i.e. 4-1-4-1. The midfield of wonders has the footprints of Fabregas, Xavier And Iniestathat accompany the action directing it towards Fernando Torres; offensive cornerstone of the team. Although the result does not go much in favor of the Spaniards, the result could have been larger. Despite the balance of names, the Germany fails to affect in the slightest.
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Louis’ team Aragonese dominates the match by finishing seven times in Jens’ goal Lehmann, unlike the Germans who shoot on goal only once. Although the territorial domain is more or less equal, it is the Spain to play the match, and at the end of the games, the goal of the European Championship will decide Niñoarrived in the 33rd minute, thanks to a splendid vertical through ball by Cesc Fabregas. In the duel against Philip Lahm to touch the ball, the then striker of the Liverpool, who is the first to touch and punch the opponent’s goal. Although the roia keep the intensity higher, the match remains in the balance until the final whistle, but in the end the screams of joy fill the whole Spainwhich begins the celebrations for the second European Championship in their history.