A thrilling Euro 2024 will conclude on Sunday when the victors are crowned after the penultimate showdown in Berlin. Spain and England took different paths to the final but reached the same destination - one step away from European glory.

In this comprehensive article, we will tactically preview the game using a different method. Instead of highlighting the general tactical strengths and weaknesses, we will conduct a micro-analysis, focusing on all the tactical intricacies and nuances based on the ball's location. Let’s get started.

Spain’s Defensive Third

When Spain settles into a low block in their defensive third, their shape is usually a 4-3-3 or a 4-5-1, depending on whether the manager has opted for a more aggressive or passive out-of-possession approach, which is determined by the positioning of the opposition fullback.