Neuer sums up the historic debacle against Spain in one word

Neuer sums up the historic defeat against Spain in one word

The German national football team ended the 2020 international match year with the highest defeat in 89 years. And as bitter as it may seem, it was.

The Spaniards were superior to the Germans in all respects: Safety of the ball, joy of playing, aggression. Seemingly effortless, the outstanding Torres and his teammates overcame the German defense over and over again, mercilessly exploiting hair-raising mistakes.

One who particularly suffered from the blatant defensive weakness was in the German goal. Manuel Neuer played his 96th match for the national team and has more than any other national goalkeeper. But he certainly didn’t feel like celebrating on that dark evening in Seville.

Powerless for all the goals conceded

He couldn’t do anything with all six goals conceded. His front men allowed the Spaniards to enter such promising shooting positions every time: it would have been more difficult for the Iberian strikers to pass.

The captain of the German team took it slow at the end of the match, he did not want to beat his teammates in the pan, but diligently said the slogan “We lose as a team”. During the game, however, it was boiling, which was clearly shown in one scene.

The 4-0 gives Neuer the rest

In the 55th minute, the Spaniards scored 4-0 – and destroyed all feeble hopes of a comeback for the Germans. One long ball, two or three quick passes – and Ferran Torres was able to take the ball calmly and put Neuer into the net. The German defense watched, fascinated, but did not intervene decisively.

The national goalkeeper was served and made no effort to hide it. Furious, he hit the post and screamed his frustration on the Spanish night – with a single word that aptly summed up the entire course of the game: “FUCK!”

(Self)