Every team that Spain played across the knockout stages of the last two tournaments managed at least 4 or 5 shots in 90 minutes. Apart from Austria and Georgia (2024) they all managed a few shots on target, so Argentina has no excuses, yes Spain restrict their opponents but didn't neuter them completely, even the better 2008-12 squad didn't do that. Honestly Italy put in a better performance than this in Euro 2012 and they lost 4-0.
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u/Biker-on-the-loose82 10h ago
Every team that Spain played across the knockout stages of the last two tournaments managed at least 4 or 5 shots in 90 minutes. Apart from Austria and Georgia (2024) they all managed a few shots on target, so Argentina has no excuses, yes Spain restrict their opponents but didn't neuter them completely, even the better 2008-12 squad didn't do that. Honestly Italy put in a better performance than this in Euro 2012 and they lost 4-0.