Spain beat Germany: biggest DFB defeat in 89 years

As in the weekend against Switzerland, Luis Enrique’s team started pressing very early and made life difficult for the Germans right from the start. Passable Spaniards’ ball losses were rare and even though “Furia Roja” made a mistake, Joachim Löw’s team lost the game too quickly. Spain has combined calm and control as at best.

After ten minutes it should have been penalties for the hosts. After a corner, Ilkay Gündogan wanted to hit the ball outside the danger zone, but instead hit Leipzig’s Dani Olmo in the penalty area. However, referee Andreas Ekberg misjudged the situation and only gave a free kick. There is no video evidence in the group stage. International record Sergio Ramos pinned the ball to the lower left corner of the goal, Neuer dove in and was able to block the attempt (10th).

Twelve minutes later, however, Neuer is helpless: the substitute Fabian, who came for the injured Sergio Canales, surrounds a corner from the right at the far post, where the returning Alvaro Morata manages to head relatively free for the command. Only Serge Gnabry was nearby, the assignment had not been corrected.

Spain continued to enjoy offensive play. After only Ferran Torres narrowly missed the goal from an angled position (20th) and then Alvaro Morata had scored after a Torres pass from an offside position (24th), it was Torres again who failed again in the 30th minute of Neuer .

Three minutes after this brilliant act, Neuer had to fetch the playground equipment from the net a second time. Olmo had decapitated a flank of Koke on the crossbeam, from which the leather leapt at Ferran Torres’ feet. The best player of the first round crowned his performance with a powerful volley from ten meters leading to 2-0 (33rd).

But it shouldn’t stop there. Five minutes after Torres scored, Rodri nodded with a Koke corner kick that was worth seeing in the right corner – 3-0 (33rd). The Germans needed three goals to win the group. In view of the clandestine performance, this was a hopeless undertaking after only half an hour.

Shortly before the whistle of the interval, the Spanish turntable and captain Sergio Ramos had to leave the field with a suspected torn muscle: the Spaniards could cope with the score of 3-0. Soon after, Andreas Ekberg released the Germans with a stop whistle.

However, nothing changed after the break. Spain united, dominated and created opportunities. Neuer rejects Olmo’s low shot (47th) with his foot, before having no chance against Torres eight minutes later. The City player had to push only after Jose Gaya’s cross pass (55th).

The 20-year-old’s hunger for goals was still not satisfied, so he crowned his best performance for Spain with a three-pack – 5: 0 (72.).

It was only after a whopping 78 minutes that “The Team” in the person of Gnabry fired the first real shot on goal. He was worth seeing and he landed on the 25m crossbar, but obviously he shouldn’t make a difference in the team’s desperate performance.

However, the Spaniards have set the end. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabral scored the final 6-0 (89th) after a pass from Gaya. A historic defeat, but also a well-deserved one, which not only costs the German national team victory in the group and entry to the finals, but should also increase the pressure on Joachim Löw.

Joachim Löw (coach Germany): “After the 1-0 defeat, we gave up our whole concept. We gave up space and you saw how Spain can use the space. It was fatal. We clearly discussed in advance what we want and what we don’t want. We have We wanted to start early in the second half and press the Spaniards, but they were faster, stronger and more dynamic.

Toni Kroos (Germany): “It is not the bitterest defeat of my career, but one of the clearest. In defense we did not have control over how to do it, the Spaniards showed us. After falling behind we became too restless. In the second half we wanted to be ahead. try it, but that didn’t work either. Spain did better in all respects, with or without the ball. We have to analyze the game in view of the European Championship, we still have a lot to do. “

Manuel Neuer (Germany): “It was one of the most disappointing games of my career. We messed up the game today. Both body language and communication weren’t there. We should have talked more, especially after the first goal, so it’s very important that you support each other. each other. We still have time until the European Championship, but today it was only bitter. We must take all the matches seriously. Maybe a low blow can help us. “

Luis Enrique (Trainer Spanien): “Just like all of our fans, I am very happy with the victory. However, it is a shame that here in Seville – where the national team always feels very comfortable – unfortunately no fan was allowed to be at the stadium during this historic victory. We were able to enjoy the grandstand. This result is obviously excellent for us and gives the players confidence. “

The return of Mats Hummels and Thomas Müller to the national team is still in demand online.

The Spaniards played confidently and calmly as in the best of cases. Germany had no access to the game and was constantly chasing the ball. With sensitive page changes and interface changes, the Spaniards repeatedly tore large gaps in the German defensive. Manchester City’s Ferran Torres, in particular, was convincing across the board and not only raised unsolvable problems for Philipp Max, a newcomer to the national team. The right fielder scored a total of three notable hits, and also failed due to Neuer.

Manuel Neuer’s 96th international appearance should not be the only historical value that evening. Neuer broke Sepp Maier’s goalkeeping record (95 games), but also had to suffer the highest German defeat since 1931 (6-0 to Austria) and six times behind him.

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