The Colombian National Team won a great victory against Spain (0-1) on Friday in a friendly match in which James Rodriguez He was one of the figures of the coffee team who, according to the midfielder, had the merit to win a historic victory at the London Stadium.
A lethal counterattack led by James Rodríguez who sent a long ball to Luis Diaz on the left who, after taking out a defender, reached the final line to send a center that Daniel Muñoz finished off acrobatically (m.61) It was enough for Colombia’s first victory against Spain.
The Sao Paulo player, who had entered the match in the second half, considered that it was in the second half that Colombia took control of the game against a Spain that dominated the actions during the first 45 minutes but then did not find a way to do so. damage to the rival.
“Against these teams you can’t always play well. In the first half they gave us a lesson in how to play football. In the second it was our chance and we performed well against a very tough opponent.”said the experienced midfielder in statements reported by the EFE news agency.
The victory against Spain allowed Colombia to extend its streak of games without losing, which now stands at 20. In that period, the coffee growers have added 15 victories and according to James Rodríguez, the good game shown this Friday helps them go forward. much more.
“These types of matches help us for everything that is to come and for our goal, which is the Copa América”said the former player of the real Madridwho even joked about the possibility of returning to the merengue team at some point: “Let’s hope why not, I can go again”.
Luis de la Fuente recognized the dominance of Colombia
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, considered that the defeat suffered this Friday against Colombia (0-1) in the friendly in London will help him put his feet on the ground, as well as recognizing the dominance of the South Americans during the second part of the meeting.
“It’s not pleasant to lose, we had lost that habit. We were used to competing well and winning, but we had a very powerful rival ahead of us. The meeting has been very useful to us. We had 35 very good minutes and in the second we lost control”analyzed the Spanish coach.
“We have not been able to, we have been quite separated, something that is not usual for us. We had an opponent whose changes (in the second half) were very good for them, with very dangerous players.”highlighted the La Roja coach who is now preparing to face Brazil on Tuesday.
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