It was a night embedded with high fiasco for Switzerland as they were submerged in disgrace by Spain in a 4-1 defeat on Sunday night in the UEFA Nations League-an international football competition contested by the 55 member associations of European nations and organized by UEFA, the Football governing body.
Switzerland recently had a good performance in the recently concluded EURO 2024 competition in Germany. They put out an impressive performance but got knocked out by the 3-lions of England on penalties. But so far, they’ve not been doing well in the current UEFA Nations League Competition as they just had a tough loss against Spain.
After the 4th and 13th-minute goal from Spain, they were reduced to 10 men after Robin Le Normand got a straight red card for his challenge on Embolo. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, the Swizz managed to pull a goal in the 41st minute as Zaki Amdouni scored from a close range.
Despite the circumstances that surrounded Spain, they remained focused and determined as they gained an all-round control of the game.
Player’s Performances
Fabian Ruiz: Fabián Ruiz Peña was born on 3rd April 1996 in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville, Spain, and at the age 8, he joined the Real Betis youth team in 2004. Ten years later, he began his senior career with Real Betis Team B where he had 23 appearances and 2 goals, and in the main Real Betis team 56 appearances and 3 goals. In 2017 Ruiz got loaned to Elche and in 2018 the young star joined Italian side Napoli football club where his career got heightened with a total of 125 appearances and 18 goals. In 2022, he moved to the French side Paris Saint-German and currently has 50 appearances with just 4 goals.
His impact in yesterday’s game was markedly impressive as he got a brace to help the team. The brace from Fabian Ruiz in the well-deserved win for Spain made him a major
Lamine Yamal: Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, born in 2007, has been a shocking talent in the world of football. His impact in every game has been proven to be electrifying as sports analysts and countless football fans worldwide constantly debate if his age is truly what it is. Yamal’s talent caught the undivided interest of Barcelona Football Club. Former Barca player and coach Xavi brought him in to train alongside various youngsters in 2022. Yamal has won several awards. They include EURO 2024 Young Player of the Tournament, Most Promising Sportsman (27th Edition of the Festa de l’Esport Catala), Golden Boy award (Youngest player ever to land on the Golden Boy Podium), Best U23 Player (Sorare-Laliga Awards), and Barcelona’s Youngest Player of the Year Award. He is currently a nominee for the prestigious Ballon d’Or Award and the Kora Trophy.
His top-notch skills eventually distinguished him and soon he started making high-frequency waves in both Barca and the Spanish national team. He helped the team triumph over Switzerland on Sunday as he provided a precise and delightful cross that got the opening goal after Joselu’s close-range header. The second goal also came after Joselu converted a blocked shot fired by Nico Williams who received a pass from Yamal. Despite playing only the first 45 minutes of the game, his impact was greatly felt.
Ferran Torres: Ferran Torres García was born in Valencia on 29th February 2000. He joined Valencia Football Club’s youth team in 2006 and from 2017-2020, he was integrated into the team’s senior team and had 71 appearances with 6 goals for the club. From 2020-2022, he was with English Premier League side Manchester City and had 28 appearances with 9 goals. Torres in 2022 moved to FC Barcelone where he is currently. His key contributions were his 80th-minute goal and a deadly counterattack that resulted in a goal scored by Ruiz against Switzerland.
At the moment, Spain is so blessed with super-talented players. Players who are hitting the world of football with high class performance, and redefining football with beauty and entertainment.
