‘Spain dies like in Russia’ and ‘a catastrophic game’: Spanish media reaction after Luis Enrique’s side’s elimination

Spain they were eliminated from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after falling on penalties 3-0 to Morocco, having drawn without a goal in regular and extra time. The elimination of the team led by Luis Enrique was a shock for the football planet, especially for its fans. “What a pity” and “catastrophic lot” were some of the reactions of the Spanish media, as soon as the defeat was consummated.

“What a shame about the World Cup!” It was Ace’s first title. Shortly after, the main news headline recalled the fall in the last World Cup. “Spain dies as in Russia”he specified on that penalty settlement against the home team (4-3, after a 1-1 draw).

“Meanwhile, Spain, the Spain of a thousand passes, must retreat for a while to the corner of thought. What is style? We were there when a World Cup passed us by,” commented the TV news.

The first repercussion on Marca, the traditional newspaper of Madrid, was strong: “Morocco sends us home”. It put its rival, a North African team into perspective which in Qatar 2022 registers its best ever participation in an ecumenical event.

Later, he sharpened the pencil: “A monumental shovel.” And she coincided with her colleague from As, the other from Madrid. “(Spain) has resumed the habit of passing without shooting.”

El Mundo underlined the modalities of the start of the World Cup. “Morocco eliminates Spain in catastrophic penalties”.

In Barcelona, ​​Sport claims: “Spain dies on penalties”. And he praised their rival: “Morocco, a solid and strong team, capable of pushing Luis Enrique’s team to their physical and mental limits in a high-tension match in Education City”.

The other Catalan sports newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, has chosen: “Spain collapses on penalties.” The descent was more touching: “Total fiasco of the Reds, which returns to remain in the second round before the revelation of the championship”.

“Total disappointment for Luis Enrique’s men, who had asked his team to take more than 1,000 penalties before arriving in Doha”, indicates the main report, referring to the task that the DT has entrusted to the Spanish players to prepare to face the knockout phase, in which shots from twelve steps can be decisive. Like this Tuesday, a historic day for Morocco, another disappointing setback for Spain.