Spain defeats Serbia in their last friendly before the futsal European Championship
The Spanish men's national team closed the year with a resounding performance on Serbian soil. In Vranje, the team led by Fede Vidal won 0-3 in the final test before traveling to the European Championship. The continental tournament will be held in Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia between January and February, and Spain arrives with high morale after this rehearsal. ⚽
A decisive first half
The national team demonstrated lethal effectiveness in the first twenty minutes to leave the match practically decided. Clarity in attack and defensive solidity made the difference against a tough rival at home.
The goals of the victory:- Minute 11: Carlos Barrón opened the scoring after a pass from Adolfo.
- Before halftime: Raúl Campos converted a penalty kick to extend the lead.
- Minute 37: Sergio González scored the third and final goal, assisted by Miguel Mellado.
Winning in Serbia always has merit, but the crucial thing is that the team shows a solid block ahead of the European Championship.
Positive balance of the preparation
This result allows closing a training phase that included another match against the same Serbia days before, ending in a 2-2 draw. The technical staff was able to test variants and adjust the final details for the appointment in Riga, Kaunas, and Ljubljana.
Highlights of the preseason:- Different systems and players were tested in the two friendlies.
- The team showed the ability to control the game's pace in a hostile environment.
- The defense kept a clean sheet in the farewell match.
Looking towards the European Championship
With this satisfactory rehearsal, Spain faces the continental challenge with confidence and arguments. The goal now is to transfer this consistency and accuracy to the group stage of the official tournament. The squad led by Vidal seems to have found a good balance in the last test. 🏆