The 2010 World Cup final win over Holland means nothing for Spain as the two teams prepare to face each other again in their opening game of the tournament in Brazil this evening, according to Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas.
The skipper for club and country told a news conferences that the two games would be very different, and the extra-time win for La Roja four years ago would have no bearing on events tonight.
Many of the same players who wrote themselves into Spanish folklore on that famous night in Johannesburg should take to the field again tonight, including Los Blancos trio Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso.
Casillas stated: “The final and this match are two very different games and have nothing to do with one another, but they’re both very important. We beat them in South Africa. Holland has three experienced players up front and they will be a difficult opponent.”
The 32-year-old also dismissed suggestions the World Champions would not reach the heights they did four years ago because of a lack of motivation having won all there is to win at international level.
“We have the excitement and desire to have a good campaign. I hope we can repeat the success we had in South Africa,” he commented.
And he continued: “We know it won’t be easy because ever since we won, we’ve played the role of favourites and all of our opponents want to do the best they possibly can. Having already won is a great motivator, because our goal, with all due respect to the opponents we’ll face, is to get the second star. Spain has been the best in the world for four years and we’re all doing our best to win.”
Yes you can win 1-0 during extra time hitting penalties. Boring Spain team. You guys must find another job but I don’t blame you . Spain has no jobs – 25% unemployment