London Olympics 2012: Spain and Other Teams That Will Destroy Their Groups

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Published: July 12, 2012

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Olympic football doesn't bring the same level of intensity as World Cup or European Championship competition, but the 2012 London Olympics will still boast some intriguing football matchups.

While the Olympics may seem second-rate, international competition is international competition, and entire nations still care deeply about the outcome.

There are 16 teams that will be vying for a medal this summer. All but three will come away disappointed.

Here are the predictions for each group.

 

Group A: Uruguay

The Uruguay team finds itself in a group with Great Britain, Senegal and the United Arab Emirates.

Coach Oscar Tabarez will command a team that includes Sebastian Coates, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Nicolas Lodeiro, Gaston Ramirez, Abel Hernandez, Egidio Arevalo Rios, Diego Polenta, Matias Aguirregaray and Jonathan Urretaviscaya, among others.

Their only competition in this group is host Great Britain, but expect the Brits to have a bit of trouble in this one. While all the players are familiar with each other thanks to Premier League play, not many of them have had the advantage of playing with one another.

On top of that, they haven't exactly performed exceptionally in major international tournaments as of late.

Don't be surprised if Uruguay runs away with the group.

 

Group B: Mexico

Mexico comes in as the favorite, but a group victory won't come all that easily.

Switzerland and the Republic of Korea both have quality products to put on the field, but manager Luis Fernando Tena is hoping that the Mexicans can overcome their competition.

Giovani dos Santos will be playing for Mexico in London despite the fact that he was not at the qualifying tournament after Tottenham Hotspur refused to release him.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez won't be playing in the competition because Manches...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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