Luis Enrique took his mission to the extreme and pressed the reset button, handing responsibility to a group of young and inexperienced players. The coach had the task of transforming a team full of veterans like Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique and Iker Casillas, who helped Spain win two Euros and Spain's first World Cup, but were past their prime. Under the guidance of former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, Spain reached the European Championship semi-final and Nations League final last year with a team just over 25 in their average age.Īfter winning the Champions League, LaLiga and Copa del Rey treble with Barca and taking a sabbatical, Luis Enrique took charge of a team in disarray, following the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, when Spain were eliminated in the last 16 by the host nation. That is thanks to a young and talented core who are rising to a level where they are ready to try and emulate the 2010 winning team. MADRID, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Twelve years after Spain's golden generation won their nation's first World Cup but failed dismally in their next two tournament outings, Luis Enrique's side look to have finally re-established themselves as title contenders.
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