Germany was a rival to Spains dominant era, but they always lost. Germanys high press style didnt really come about until about 2013. I think 2014 Germany was much different than 2010 in terms of style. I feel like theyd give trouble to spain, and their counters would be a handful .
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Germany 2014 is basically the same squad as Germany 2010 with a bit more of experience, both in their prime Germany wins 3-0 and tiki taka doesn’t even see the color of the ball that game
Spain always defeated Germany, while Barca always had a problem with Bayern. The Bayern player that really bothered Barca’s midfield in 2013 (when their manager had cancer and wasn’t available) was a Spanish player Martinez).
They had Kroos that was the main difference in players. He was in team of the tournament so he’s not a small difference.
Kroos played against Spain in 2010, Germany in 2014 was slightly better than 2014 and the 1-0 is lying, could’ve been a larger margin, not the other way around.
My bet would be Spain, they looked unstoppable in 2010
Germans won’t win - Yes they were more ruthless but Spain was lot more dominating in controlling things. That Spain team wasn’t just the midfield -Puyol, Pique and Ramos were no slouch and David Villa is a better striker than any Germany had. Not to mention the Spain bench was much better - they had fabregas, silva, mata, torres, pedro, cazrola lol
I am also not sure about which team would take it here, Spain was very dominant at that time. But to say David Villa was a better striker than Klose or Müller is a big stretch. Villa was good, yes, but he benifitted greatly from the midfield bossing possession and picking apart the defenses. If you have Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets AND Xabi Alonso behind you, I think even I could score goals there.
Yes, but to reduce David Villa to that is an insult considering he scored the second most goals in a decade between 2000-2010 in La liga while actively playing few years into the decade and playing for Zaragoza and Valencia. He was only behind Eto by 14 goals despite playing 3 seasons lesser. He also won trophies with teams outside Barca and Madrid including multiple copa del rey and a league with Athletico where he literally scored the league winner in Camp Nou. I can say with utmost certainity hes a better goal scorer and striker than Klose and Muller who both have only about 60% of career goals as Villa despite playing in superior teams.
Spain. Spain wan unbeatable, 2008 Euro, 2010WC, 2012 Euro, cmon guys srsly. Germany had one good tournament
Germany placed second 2008, third 2010 and was in the semis 2012 losing to basically Pirlo alone because Löw fcked up the starting eleven
You’re missing the point of the question. It’s about which team would win in a single match, not their history. Spain was very good and effective, no one can deny that winning three consecutive major international titles is impressive.
Although, I think the 2014 German team would beat the 2010 Spanish team. Germans showed they had an answer to tiki taka in 2013. Plus they won a WC with hardly any offense on the left side.
Still same answer, Spain would win ffs cant believe you guys actually think Germany would beat them, prime Villa was more dangerous than whole German attack combined, i am not even mentioning Xabi Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta in their best yesrs at midfield….
Barca didn’t have Alonso and Busquets…it was a different setup. I even wonder how many people here watched those matches live and knew what was going on back then
Germany wasn’t much worse in 2010 and Spain beat them
Yeah yeah Spain was totally dominant during that period but i wanna remind you all that in 2014 the tikitaka tactics had already been outplayed by the German (for more information search Bayern vs Barca 2013). While Germany seemed weaker in the defence, it evens out with Spain having no attacking prowess lol.
Germany 2014 was a MACHINE they’d win
I root for 2014 Germany. 2010 Spain was one of the most boring team of all time (but it was efficient…)
Australia 2003
That’s an excellent question. I still think it would be Spain. They simply had a playing style in 2010 that was too dominant and also had their golden generation and the confidence that came with that. Germany had improved since 2010 but I still think it might not be enough.
Think that played out across two legs when Bayern smashed Barcelona in 2013. The game evolves.
Context!
Spain 2010 was undoubtedly the greater team, as along with the WC they won the 2008 and 2012 euros with the same core players. However in a standalone game I feel Germany 2014 would take the win.
I sense this is like asking who would win if Liverpool played Manchester City tomorrow
Basically Pep vs Pep
It can go to either side but Spain might just edge it.