";s:4:"text";s:2633:" Sadly, David Villa and Puyol both miss out due to injury. FIFA published the 23-player final lists, with the squad numbers, on their website, on 5 June 2014. The important thing is to enjoy the final of Euro 2012 wherever you are. During the tournament, he has not conceded a goal with the exception of the first match against Italy on June 10. Torres was also instrumental in scoring goals for Spain in its group match against the Republic of Ireland.
The reasons are many, but a few important ones will be mentioned in this article. Published: 22:29 BST, 21 March 2016 | Updated: 12:56 BST, 22 March 2016. Torres (according to Goal) was a headache for the defense against Italy in the group match. The semifinal match between Spain and Portugal was a test of endurance for both teams all the way to penalty kicks. 'It's a dream to be here. These are the last two matches before the Euros and you have to treat them as if they were in the finals' said Roberto, who paid tribute to his Barca coach, Luis Enrique, for helping him earn selection to the national squad. Germany qualified for their sixth final in 2008, and faced Spain in a tournament co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland. It is tough, either Arbeloa or Albiol in defence; Should Spain go with 2 forwards? The two Mediterranean countries will face each other a second time during this important match. Casillas (according to Goal) was able to win 100 matches within 136 appearances for Spain. Mario Balotelli is another question mark since he could experience problems similar to the first Spain vs. Italy match. Italy may have a great team, but the possibility of Spain pulling a third consecutive victory in a row is great. Forwards: Pedro Rodriguez (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Paco Alcacer (Valencia), Nolito (Celta Vigo). I think this is a risk, Negredo has missed out on all the previous squads for the finals, but has finally made this one. Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David de Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla).
Italy defeated England in the quarterfinals before defeating a stunned Germany in the semifinals. Xabi Alonso: Spain's Euro 2012 final was close to the perfect game Spain's midfielder talks about his side's mental attitude, philosophy, and the chances of winning the 2014 World Cup Sid Lowe The most in form striker is Llorente, but is not a regular starter for Spain. During the first encounter with Italy, Casillas conceded a goal to Antonio Di Natale.