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The bad second half! What is Spain doing? World Cup focus: Barcelona general was criticized by crazy

4:16am, 6 September 2025【Football】

The European qualifiers of the World Cup continue, and the powerful Spanish team challenged Bulgaria away.

Bulgaria does not have any advantage in terms of strength comparison or rankings, even if it is playing at home. In the whole game, the Spanish team took the absolute initiative. In the first half, Oyasabal, Cucurella and Merino scored three goals in a row. Although Bulgaria tried its best to change the situation, its strength was limited and he eventually lost to Spain 0:3. After the opening of the game, without any temptation, Spain launched a tide of attack on the hinterland of Bulgaria. In the 5th minute, Yamal broke through the inverted triangle and passed back, Subimedi made a pass directly, and Oyasaval easily pushed the ball against the side and scored 1:0! Spain made a fantastic start. Spain, which was leading the way, still firmly took the absolute initiative in the scene! Until the 20th minute, Bulgaria launched a threatening counterattack, Kirillov shook Boro away and shot a strong shot from the far corner to hit the post and bounced out!

In the 30th minute, Spain expanded the score, and Yamal still launched a counterattack. Merino in the middle line competed for the top, and Cucurella, who followed, scored with a burst of shot, 2:0! In just a few minutes, Spain took advantage of the corner kick, and Yamal sent the corner kick into the penalty area, and Merino jumped high and headed the ball, 3:0! At the end of the half game, Spain temporarily led by three goals.

The entire first half, there were almost no suspense. The powerful Spanish Bullfighter not only has the advantage of possessing the ball, but also has made consecutive attacks on the two sides where Yamal and Nico Williams are located. Pedri and Subimedi in the middle were penetrated, and the two full-backs inserted in time, causing the Bulgaria's penalty area to be in a panic. If Oyasawar's ability to seize opportunities is stronger, the score will inevitably be further widened.

And Bulgaria has tried all its defense, but facing Spain, both personal abilities and overall cooperation must be at a disadvantage. It was just a counterattack that created the only chance to threaten the ball.

At least from the entire first half, it is no surprise that Spain won the game. However, for Dela Fuente, tactical drills and the state of substitutes, including the adjustment of individual main players, are still the main focus in the second half.

When returning from the second half, Drafuent replaced Lenorman with a yellow card with Kubasi. Yamal passed the ball in the penalty area and hit the opponent's arm, but the referee did not say anything. Then, Spain intercepted the ball in the frontcourt, and after a series of cooperation, Merino shot and bounced out of the crossbar! 60 minutes later, Spain started substitution mode, with Carvajal, Olmo and Rodri appearing one after another. In the 80th minute, Spain intercepted the ball in the backcourt and quickly counterattacked. Ormo's push shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the end, Spain defeated Bulgaria with three goals.

Although he defeated Bulgaria with three goals, it was obvious that Spain was holding back the game. The team did not have much desire to attack in the second half, and there were several good opportunities on the offensive end. Both Olmo and Rodri were a little absent-minded.

Especially Olmo, during the period when he came on as a substitute, he made various mistakes, including a close-kick scoring opportunity, which was frantically criticized by fans. Looking at the whole game, although the two wing stars Nico Williams and Yamal have many bright lenses, they also have many low-level mistakes. Overall, it can only be said that Spain won the game at the lowest price, but in terms of content, it is not exciting.