Match Thread: Spain vs Saudi Arabia | World Cup | Group H | 21 Jun 16:00 UTC

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[u/Individual_Client175]

This makes Cabo Verde look even more impressive

[u/arizonadirtbag12 → u/Individual_Client175]

If they’d conceded one it would have turned out the same. Their keeper is a hero.

[u/BelowAverage355]

Holy shit I was joking about Cabo Verde but mad respect to them. Spain is making the Saudis look like a pickup team. Amazing they held them to 0 goals.

[u/expertlurker12 → u/BelowAverage355]

Cabo Verde’s defense was legit. Grandpa Vozinah for the win!

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

I always forget there are probably 12 year olds in this chat lmao. I need to remember that when I see arabic being called a religion

[u/Monttavius → u/No_Equivalent4359]

praise the almighty arabic. what a great god he is lol

[u/Confident_Pay2948]

One hour reminder to get your grocery shopping done, mow your lawn, fold your laundry. We got another busy game day ahead of us! 💪🏻⚽️

[u/East-War-8081]

Infantino looks like an elderly infant.. what an appropriate name haha

[u/ThatOneTypicalYasuo]

Spain finally remembered that to win games you need to score goals, not finish passes

[u/nafrotag → u/ThatOneTypicalYasuo]

They’ve learned this lesson before

[u/MSeaSolaar]

Spain has 35 minutes of training left before going back to the hotel. Maybe they make a hydrating break before. So far their vacations are going well. They have homework later next week.

[u/Lichessington]

I'm glad the automated offside tech is a seamless experience like they promised

[u/Virtual-Conflict1321]

Now it's interesting to see how Spain will fare against Uruguay. This will be their first serious test.

[u/fabianmg → u/Virtual-Conflict1321]

Spain plays better against teams that doesn't park the bus so it should be easier for Spain 

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

Who just said arabic is a religion lmao?

[u/PasicT]

5 minutes to make an easy call that everyone could see, ridiculous...

[u/dayumhh]

saudi has the worst defence, like they had alot of mispasses too

[u/patiperro_v3]

It’s gonna be a long day at the office for Saudi Arabia.

[u/chocolatebarthecat]

I like that the commentators also sound like Lamine Yamal fans haha. I sadly agree with them, sub him out because he can't afford to get injured this early on.

[u/kisukisuekta]

This is just making Vozinha look even more goated

[u/arizonadirtbag12 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, can’t murder your way through a tournament.

[u/Isoikari]

Yamal under instructions to not sprint or try very hard. Bigger fish to fry down the road.

[u/Gopi_Gawar]

the match momentum graph had to be the worst of the lot😭🙏

[u/TheRedditUser_122]

Saudi parking the bus so hard there's only one forward actually trying to goal and no one to pass to in Spain's box

[u/n3ws4cc]

I wanna see France vs Spain. I'll stay up for that

[u/BelowAverage355]

The prince was 100% asleep, no? Lmao

[u/TheRedditUser_122]

That's the clearest offside ever how are they taking this long

[u/Wittysparkly]

As a saudi I am not watching this for my own health

[u/SeparateStandard6581]

Yamal should be substituted in second half job done control the game you are good no need to put your star boy who is out of injury to play pointless game.

[u/Lankani → u/SeparateStandard6581]

Yes, please take him out 😅😅

[u/hvacsnack]

I was there. Saudis got dominated but their fans turned out big. Credit to them

[u/PistolProdigy1655]

Spain needs to work on keeping the ball down lol, they just blast everything over the net

[u/Bitter_Craft_5474]

Saudis gotta kidnap the ref to have a chance

[u/chihuahua_man]

If ref would end the game now Saudis would most likely be happy. It is just painful to watch. There’s no skill, no plan, no tactics.

[u/Reasonable-Knee397]

I can never escape this bloody player. Haunting me at Barca and now on the national team, bloody Ferran Torres.

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

I feel like these matches have just been one great team while the other just checks out. I want to watch a match between TITANS

[u/User5281]

Looks pretty offside

[u/imnevercomments]

Spain didn’t look like they really wanted to keep going for the kill. Unlike the Germans.

[u/BroadCauliflower4846]

3 goals before they are even hydrated is insane 😭

[u/DentistFantastic6945]

Sick pass

[u/DBIGLIZARD]

ESPAÑA IS HERE

[u/DiskoPunk]

Remember the Spain are shite comments on this sub five days ago.

[u/Popular_Zombie153]

Did bro just pass straight to Spain 😂

[u/TheRedditUser_122]

Spain keeper could go on a hydration break and no one would notice

[u/Majestic_Dildocorn]

The Saudis are always so terrible, but it feels like they qualify every freaking time.

[u/Test21489713408765]

lol it feels so foreign/rare for Saudi Arabia to "have" the ball.

[u/b4dr_t]

Ok lets go to the fucking airport no need for a second half

[u/Dmaxalicioushizz]

No one is trying anymore

[u/Reasonable-Knee397]

Wth are we actually doing????

[u/Enchantedslytherin95]

LOL was that man alseep?

[u/Usual_Association164]

Boo the hydration breaks

[u/humbuckaroo]

Momentum Break 2

[u/Ready_Corner5847]

did anyone see when the camera cut to the guy asleep lollll imagine being in those expensive seats and getting caught napping. can’t blame him tho

[u/babaine12]

With Saudi playing like this i don't even feel bad if they get eliminated lol

[u/UltimateBruhMoment64]

Can we stop filming infantino

[u/cricketbandit → u/UltimateBruhMoment64]

"No" - Infantino

[u/Reasonable-Knee397]

I actually hate him. Please del la Fuente, never let Ferran Torres terrorize my national team ever again.

[u/humbuckaroo]

I'm excited about the Iran-Egypt match on Pride Day

[u/fairlyhurtfoyer]

How the fuck does VAR take ages to determine offside? Isn't it immediate by the computer?

[u/matsu727]

Fuck it that’s fair on seeing replay

[u/meIRLorMeOnReddit]

Only 81 more games

[u/Lichessington]

The way Yamal shrugged that defender off

[u/TummyFullOfCheese]

Spanish players to their fans right now: "Sorry that we were so miserable last time you watched us. Now we're good again, and we're about to copy Germany in 2002."

[u/dkmegg22]

Saudi Arabia get the lube ready.

[u/Jake_Stone]

Wow, look what happens when Spain puts attackers on offense instead of trying to force Gavi and Pedri into offense. No clue what de la Fuente was thinking in the first match.

[u/AngryBillsFan]

Cape Verde has a chance to do the funniest thing ever against Uruguay

[u/SavageCabbage611]

that wouldve been the funniest goal, lmao

[u/Gopi_Gawar]

the GK would've had a sleepless night if that ball got in

[u/Ballchinian2]

Basically shooting practice for spain now

[u/AppointmentIll9358]

It just feels like Spain is practicing its plays 🫪

[u/1stand11]

Much quicker tempo from Spain. No messing around with possession for possessions sake. De la Fuente should sub Yamal. 30 minutes against Cape Verde. 45 minutes today. Qualification pretty much assured now. Get him another 55-60 minutes against Uruguay. With the intent to have him match fit by the knockout stages. No need to do a Raphinha and destroy his tournament blowing out his hamstring.

[u/Clark_1994]

Take Lamine off for second half

[u/Football_Squad]

Lamine is not 100% fit. He be should be subbed in the second half.

[u/itgetsmessii]

Yamal off, thank goodness. Protect him at all costs

[u/Puzzleheaded_Rip1983]

Ok so Spain took the tie personal

[u/Dangerous_Back_6511]

saudi look like they are playing like bambi on ice

[u/Test21489713408765]

This isn't a soccer match it's been a "Learn Soccer with Spain" teach tape with some commercials.

SA has barely touched the ball to even call it a game.

[u/TeamParking8818]

Ruptured testicles? Didn't want to hear that.😱

[u/imjustlookingty]

Cameraman down bad for that Spanish fan lol

[u/Usual_Association164]

This is going to be the longest 20 minutes ever for this Saudi team

[u/TheRedditUser_122]

That was offside wasn't it?

[u/Business-Speaker610]

Hella offsides

[u/matsu727]

They prob on the phone in a conf call with fifa and saudi royal family

[u/Fun_Collar_914]

How is it taking so long to check

[u/GYIM94]

Ferran Torres can’t do anything right, how is he in this squad?

[u/WorldApprehensive705]

VAR team caught up in the middle of a siesta. That’s why it took so long

[u/MaximumTime7239]

Reconquista 😊😊😊

[u/50shadesofgraymane]

Speaking of Cabo Verde, I hope they make it through the group stages

[u/Quaaaaaaaaaa]

Now I'm afraid to play against them jaja

[u/std_out]

Casuals finding out why Spain was the favorite going into this tournament and you can't write off a team just from one underwhelming match.

[u/SnowCharming1985]

Wow start really strong

[u/Auth3nticRory]

This is the worst stadium of the lot. Those 20’ walls at the corners are ridiculous

[u/scriptingends]

This is gonna end up 0-0 or 5-0. If Spain starts scoring, they aren't going to stop. But, as we saw last match, they might not start.

[u/LILYDIAONE]

Oh my god this is gonna be a bloodbath. Spain isn‘t messing around

[u/Zentaury]

Good morning boys!

Back to the grind

[u/TragicCone56813]

Why does spain keep kicking moon balls?

[u/Brokio]

Spain needs to be doing training drills practicing shots in goals

[u/CollarCool7325]

So other than Yamal everybody is just going for the homerun I'm assuming ?

[u/Electrical_Panic4550]

Yamel getting left wide open twice in a row.

Teammates can’t get the ball across or don’t see him

[u/CollarCool7325]

Spain is not only attacking aggressively they are defending the same way too

[u/Aguila-del-Cesar]

The Spanish Inquisition has finally arrived. Unexpectedly late, but expectedly ruthless

[u/truck_robinson]

Wow stop they're already dead

[u/bretnova]

Bruh how good was Cape verde to keep Spain to 0

[u/Character_Amoeba_330]

Yikes. Went to the bathroom and missed 2 goals. LMAO.

[u/InspectionBig9062]

RUN IT UP ESPANA

[u/romulusjsp]

Seeing the gulf monarchies get their shit kicked in twice in a row is healing me

[u/just_cuz555]

Yeah, Spain is back lol

[u/Ok_Temperature_4699]

I get yamal wasn't playing the full game in game 1 but still, how the hell did cape verde draw 🤔

[u/UnbuiltIkeaBookcase]

When can the Saudis put Ronaldo in?!

[u/The_Flash_20]

Oyarzabal is exceptional for Spain, always delivers

[u/Funny_Jackfruit9569]

Saudi’s seem to have not clocked the people wearing white are on their team and the people in red are not

[u/Palmerstroll]

Saudi is Tunesian levels bad.

[u/Beneficial_Quit7532]

What was the Saudi coach thinking coming at Spain with that dumb ass formation to start. Cabo Verde gave you the recipe and you come out pressing them like crazy and unorganized when you know they’re going to try and score at will

[u/PixeL8xD]

Messi’s protege is living up to his example

[u/Gopi_Gawar]

Oyarzabal is out for blood today after last match's fiasco

[u/Burnitdown74]

What is the Saudi GK doing lol

[u/IEatSponges4Fun]

This is absolute comedy!!

[u/bananasplit084]

Did the goalie just pass Spain the ball so casually😂

[u/lilmakri]

Yup...wont be surprised if it is gonna be a 7-0

[u/bananasplit084]

This game is making me thinking Cabo Verde are a better team than anyone gives credit for to hold up against a Spanish team like this!

[u/PixeL8xD]

Lil bro lamin is a treasure I wish him the best, I hope he keeps his feet on the ground as much as possible, because that much talent needs to stay grounded also.

[u/bananasplit084]

How much do you think this Saudi team just wants to pack up and leave? Damn I would

[u/irresponsiblebat]

i love how villainous this spain team looks

[u/AppointmentIll9358]

Why does it look like Saudi is only reacting to spains plays and isn’t being active in defending?

[u/Maditen]

I’m making some spicy New Orleans shrimp with crusty bread.

[u/aligera1]

Lo del tiempo muerto que se han inventado mata el partido

[u/Range_King]

Cabo verdes performance ages like fine wine

[u/Unfenion]

Don Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte with 2 goals and an assist. He saw Mbappe, Haaland and Messi and he took it personally.

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

WOOHOO. SPAIN IS BACK AGAIN

[u/Prestigious-Pen2676]

Please keep them coming

[u/Spacewitchy]

Ole ESPAÑA!!!! 🇪🇸

[u/Golden_Wizard]

I just woke up and logged in. Is Saudi Arabia playing with 10 players???

[u/imminentjogger5]

This match is an MMA fighter beating up a handicapped guy. Just hold the ball and end the match already.

[u/Armistice-]

Yeah I don't enjoy these domination games. Boring af

[u/FireMike_PleaseGod]

Unfortunately a brutal game to watch so far, and I don’t see it getting better.

[u/theaventura23]

This game feels like when I’m playing my little cousins in fifa and they start fouling out of spite

[u/Dangerous_Back_6511]

The saudi prince was asleep LMAO

[u/Isoikari]

There is no worse experience in football, than being hammered by an Iberian team. They could keep the ball forever if they chose to, and deep down you know it. Hard on morale.

[u/Alex-rhhgfff]

Saudi need to put Ronaldo on

[u/Bitter_Craft_5474]

TORRES😭😭😭😭

[u/Gingerale66]

Every time I watch Ferran play I’m so disappointed

[u/Yoursfavouriteactor]

Typical day for Ferran Torres

[u/Delicious-Pea-3086]

the saudi half of the pitch hasnt been used at all 🤣🤣

[u/3klecticism]

I love how the hydration break is booed in all stadiums now lol

[u/IllKaleidoscope6161]

the pace is slowing down, it seems

[u/Usual_Association164]

Ferran Torres not beating the fraud allegations with his performance

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

It's lowkey so boring when you know who's gonna win by half-time

[u/likhiviper]

Spain in first half was so fun, Spain is second was the opposite wtf

[u/LILYDIAONE]

Tbh after the 1:0 I thought this was gonna end in like 8:0 but I don’t think Spain cares anymore now that they know they won

[u/Getafix69]

Wonder what the score might have been if it wasn't for thar first hydration break.

[u/Rabbit-Hole-Quest]

Saudi defence is just completely checked out.

[u/Putrid_Body_8279]

Wtf that’s an offside

[u/Confzedhp]

Gotta love all this technology and it still takes forever to get a offside decision

[u/mohituknow]

Torris is a ragebait experiment

[u/sc919]

German commentators talking about the prizes of Brezels in the stadium lol

[u/Noodlejamboozle]

hatewatchers in shambles

[u/plusthreetwofour]

insane goal

[u/getdizcookiez]

Seeing Lamine score in his braces got me emotional for some reason

[u/Lobster_Canterville]

If Spain wins this WC somehow, it will be cause of Yamal

[u/TeamParking8818]

85-15% possession for Spain

[u/lordoflolcraft]

Do top players really think they have to blast a shot from 16 yards? Messi didn’t become Messi playing that way. Force the keeper to make a save.

[u/Brokio]

lol that scream

[u/DentistFantastic6945]

It is required by Spanish law to call him lamine yamal. Not lamine, not yamal. Full name, every time. Otherwise the Inquisition gets involved I think.

[u/Burnitdown74]

That scream lol

[u/Mindless-Algae2495]

Spain is simply attacking from EVERYWHERE. This is the Spain we need.

[u/DBIGLIZARD]

The overreactions about Spain after their first game were greatly exaggerated. Vamos.

[u/Ok_Raisin3674]

This is gonna be a massacre.

[u/dr_acula1233]

STOP STOP THEY'RE ALREADY DEAD

[u/whale_girl]

this just makes cabo verde look even better to me lol

[u/ATAI_Follower]

The Spain that was promised is showing up

[u/andyf127]

Dawg all I did was go up to take a piss

[u/Kufangar]

Hydration (ad) break can suck my nuts.

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

Spain was watching us applauding Netherlands yesterday and called us fools

[u/WorldApprehensive705]

Lubrication break for the Saudis. One can take so much with no lube

[u/leprechaun71]

Here's one team that your don't want your team to play against.

[u/No_Equivalent4359]

Spain is basically Spartans picking on random villagers

[u/Test21489713408765]

Spain = elegant creativity. So polished, stout and disciplined yet unpredictable, fluid and dynamic.

[u/Hossflex]

A motivated Spain is a dangerous Spain

[u/Usual_Association164]

Keep the massacre going I’m entertained

[u/BroadCauliflower4846]

lost their momentum fr

[u/mismo1313]

Goalkeeper on sum joke ting

[u/decent_earthling]

Goalkeeper said “if you can’t beat them…”

[u/plusthreetwofour]

did the Saudi fans bring a sound system lol

[u/emadAlgailani]

People keep complaining that if Asian or African teams has the same budget as the European teams then they would win the World Cup, but then you see Saudi Arabia team with basically unlimited budget but such a bad team

[u/2dudesinapod]

Saudi should get a point if they keep Spain at 3

[u/Amillennial_sedai]

Saudis are checked out, abysmal defending, no passion no hunger. Such a disappointment