Do Spain Have the Attacking Class to Overcome Goal Difference Issue?

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Published: June 17, 2014

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After their dramatic 5-1 embarrassment at the hands of the Dutch, Vicente del Bosque's Spain are facing the most extreme test of their extraordinary era in this World Cup in Brazil. 

Never before has this La Roja generation been so comprehensively dismantled during their current reign, meaning lingering questions have suddenly become burning concerns for the defending champions. 

Of course, it must be remembered that the Spaniards lost their opening match in South Africa in 2010, but now Del Bosque's men must contend with a whole new problem: goal difference. 



By conceding a staggering five goals against Louis van Gaal's Netherlands on Friday, Spain's World Cup defence has been left in tatters. While only the lower-ranked teams in Chile and Australia await the Spanish, any slip up could see La Roja miss the knockout stage entirely.

Additionally, even if the Dutch were to falter in one of their remaining games, Spain's goal difference (-4) means heroics are required if they are to top their group with two victories. 

Consequently, a likely Round of 16 clash with Brazil awaits the Spaniards if they do find a way to progress. 

Del Bosque's task, therefore, is simple: Spain must discard their typical conservatism in the search for goals. 

But does this team, an outfit renowned for its efficiency, have the attacking capacity to overcome their sudden goal-difference problem?

 

Recent History



A look at Spain's recent history suggests that the current La Roja generation has been far from prolific in front of goal, despite their staggering run of success that commenced in 2008. 

Across 26 combined games from the 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, 2014 World Cup qualifying and 2013 Confederations Cup, Del Bosque's men have averaged just 1.88 goals per match. 

However, if y...
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