World Cup 2022: DFB opponents Spain are not naked - "Furia Roja" wins Qatar dress rehearsal

Created: 2022-11-18 05:26

By: Vincent Fischer

Germany's group opponents Spain have won their last friendly before the 2022 World Cup.

The "Furia Roja" defeated Jordan 3-1.

Amman – From outsider to feared star ensemble: This is how the development of the Spanish national soccer team over the last 20 years can be described.

The "Furia Roja" is naturally one of the favorites for the 2022 World Cup (WM 2022 live on TV) in Qatar, which begins on Sunday.

During the dress rehearsal before the desert World Cup, coach Luis Enrique's team showed no weaknesses.

World Cup 2022: Lackluster victory against Jordan – DFB opponent Spain wins last test before Qatar

The 2010 world champion (teams at the 2022 World Cup) won quite lackluster against Jordan 3-1 (1-0) in Amman on Thursday.

Germany's group opponents could rely on their numerous young stars.

Ansu Fati (13th), Gavi (56th) and Nico Williams (84th) scored the goals.

Fati (20) and Gavi (18) play for FC Barcelona, ​​Williams (20) plays for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.

Hamza Al-Dardoor (90+2) scored an insignificant consolation goal for the hosts in injury time. 

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There had been heated discussions in the Spanish media after the announcement of the World Cup squad (WM-Kader DFB).

On average, the team is only 25.62 years old – only the USA and Ghana squads are younger.

Old stars like ex-Bayern player Thiago, defense boss Sergio Ramos or goalkeeper David de Gea were not even considered.

In Qatar, coach Luis Enrique is consistently continuing the “Jugend forscht” course that he started at the European Championships last year.

World Cup 2022: Only one Bundesliga player in Spain's young squad

Spain's national coach hadn't sent his first eleven out on the pitch yet, he said before the match he wanted to give some of the players match practice.

RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo, the only Bundesliga professional in the Spanish squad, came on in the 58th minute.

Left-back Jose Gaya also suffered a minor ankle injury and missed the friendly against Jordan on Wednesday.

He could also miss the World Cup opener when Spain meet Costa Rica on Wednesday.

On November 27 (8 p.m.) there will be a duel with Germany in Group E, followed by the game against Japan on December 1 (schedule for the 2022 World Cup).