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Spain v Netherlands - Exclusively live only on BBC One 7.30pm 13/06
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IJoinedInMay
13-06-2014
I've just discovered that Lopez, the regular goalkeeper for Real Madrid, isn't even in the squad? If he can keep Casillas out of the team there, you'd think there would have been a chance of him starting tonight and him being in the squad a foregone conclusion.
O'Neill
13-06-2014
Yeah it's a strange one, Casillas was 1st choice in the cup and champions league.
FMKK
13-06-2014
Having looked at the lineups, that doesn't look like a particularly strong Dutch side. Spain should win 2-0.
IJoinedInMay
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by O'Neill:
“Yeah it's a strange one, Casillas was 1st choice in the cup and champions league.”

I expected Casillas to start, what with being the captain and all (although you could argue Ramos could step up to that plate now) but it seems odd that Real Madrid's 1st choice keeper for the majority of games isn't even in the squad. That can't have happened too many times in a Spanish squad over the years!

I would have taken Lopez over Reina. Keep De Gea around to give him more experience of a big tournament.
FMKK
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by IJoinedInMay:
“I expected Casillas to start, what with being the captain and all (although you could argue Ramos could step up to that plate now) but it seems odd that Real Madrid's 1st choice keeper for the majority of games isn't even in the squad. That can't have happened too many times in a Spanish squad over the years!

I would have taken Lopez over Reina. Keep De Gea around to give him more experience of a big tournament.”

Maybe Lopez and Casillias don't get along after all of the shenanigans from Mourinho's final year so Del Bosque has made somewhat of a political choice.
DUNDEEBOY
13-06-2014
Are itv and bbc sharing studios
lola_skye
13-06-2014
Has the squad list been released?
lettice
13-06-2014
Oh dear those bbc titles were bad.
Itv beats them hands down.

Be a good match this hopefully, carry on the good football so far (despite the ref decisions)
IJoinedInMay
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY:
“Are itv and bbc sharing studios”

No, different boxes in the same building.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpnQHGZIEAA_8HB.jpg:large
PrincessPerfect
13-06-2014
I think Spain's biggest (potential) weakness could be Casillas. For all his leadership in helping this Spain side be so successful (along with Xavi), since EURO 2012, he's never really looked the same keeper. Still, as others have said Spain have far too much quality really, to not win against what looks like an underwhelming Dutch side; even Spain's sub bench looks pretty good. I hope though Holland can spring up an unlikely surprise.
Coen
13-06-2014
Deigo Costa starting for Spain, wonder if he's really fully fit.
lettice
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by IJoinedInMay:
“No, different boxes in the same building.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpnQHGZIEAA_8HB.jpg:large”

Ian wright yesterday said they were next door to each other.
degsyhufc
13-06-2014
Although I would say that it's up to the 'best' team to win whether they play basic football or fancy football, if the Dutch play how they did in the final then i'll go for Spain all the way.
lola_skye
13-06-2014
I thought Xavi is retiring or is that for Barcelona?
deivu74
13-06-2014
Crikey. This BBC coverage is like night and day compared to craptastic ITV.
Parthenon
13-06-2014
At least Shearer is making an effort to talk about the teams rather than the ITV approach which consists of "yeah, they've got Eto'o... and Song... they'll be important players."
Lisa.B
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by lola_skye:
“I thought Xavi is retiring or is that for Barcelona?”

You're thinking of Puyol, going to be new assistant sports director at Barca from next season.
shadowassassin
13-06-2014
Yay BBC!!

Seems they scored a good deal with this match.
Coen
13-06-2014
BBC actually discussing the teams and players?!

Don't they have anyone with a roving microphone on Copacabana beach?!
deivu74
13-06-2014
I like the BBC team graphics so you can put names to faces.
IJoinedInMay
13-06-2014
Busquets, a man who can withstand any challenge.
lola_skye
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by Coen:
“BBC actually discussing the teams and players?!

Don't they have anyone with a roving microphone on Copacabana beach?!”

That's because they've got people who know what they're talking about
lola_skye
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“You're thinking of Puyol, going to be new assistant sports director at Barca from next season.”

Thanks. I always get mixed up with them two for some reason.
Belligerence
13-06-2014
Originally Posted by Coen:
“BBC actually discussing the teams and players?!

Don't they have anyone with a roving microphone on Copacabana beach?!”



We are paying for the Beeb's coverage...........should expect damn good analysis!
daver34
13-06-2014
Empty seats.
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