Spanish midfielders are the key

It has been a extraordinary tournament for Spain as they have reached the finals of the EURO CUP 2012. A playing style termed as ‘Tikki – Takki ‘ opted by the Spanish team has helped the team to reach the finals. A pinch of good luck at the semifinals is also a helping hand to the team . Their playing style is such that it depends on their midfield more than their attacking and defending sides. It can be seen that the Spanish forward line is actually a part of the midfield. The frequent attacks of the Spanish midfield into the opponents defense can be easily seen in any match of the cup.

Now in the finals, the Spanish team will be hoping their midfielders will score, as the have done in the past matches. The in-form midfield will pose a direct threat to the Italian team at the finals. The technique by which the Spanish midfielders are playing is passing the ball to their team members at any cost and keeping possession throughout the match. With the likes talented and in-form players like Andres Iniesta, Xavi Henandez, Xabi Alonso, and David Silva in the midfield, it might force the other team to plan and make strategies to stop them from scoring.

Xabi Alonso, with two goals in the tournament, will be playing with a high morale while Xavi Hernandez, who has completed the highest number of passes by any player in the tournament, is in excellent form. This increases the chances of Spanish midfielders to score in this high voltage match. The experience of Andres Iniesta and David Silva will be a bonus for the team. Due to the the addition of Alba and Juan Mata, the team is turning out to be a team having good youngsters in the side as well.