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An 'Emperor' and a 'Wizard', as Rodri and Dani Olmo destroyed France in midfield

2026-07-15 18:25:59Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Spain found the key to their victory over France in the 2026 World Cup semi-final where the big games are played: in midfield. With Fabián Ruiz acting as the perfect “servant”, Rodri and Dani Olmo dominated the game at will, giving “La Roja” another magnificent performance.

Spain did not make their plan public, but they were clear about where they had to win the battle. It was precisely the midfield area, where the pace and control of a match are established. While Aurélien Tchouaméni seemed lost and Adrien Rabiot received a yellow card early on, the Spanish duo showed all their class.

Rodri was the absolute leader of this dominance. The Manchester City midfielder put in an outstanding performance, with a rating of 7.6 according to “Sofascore” statistics, winning 11 duels and having an accuracy of 87% in his passes.

"He saw the game faster than others," Santi Denia, who had coached Rodri in the youth teams, once said. And that "child" turned into a football giant, even a winner of the "Ballon d'Or."

At this World Cup, Rodri has regained his full authority. He controlled the pace of the game like an “Emperor”, leading Spain in every aspect of the midfield. With the support of Fabián Ruiz, he created the balance that allowed Dani Olmo to showcase his full talent.

Olmo was Spain's "Magician". A player with the style of a classic fantasy player, who changes the game with small movements, quick turns and technical brilliance. Against France he completed 29 passes from 30 attempts, recovered four balls, won three duels and successfully advanced the ball 18 times.

The highlight of his performance came in the second goal. Olmo broke through the French defenders and set up Pedro Porro, who sealed Spain's place in the final.

"It's time to embroider the second star," Lamine Yamal said at the beginning of this journey. Now the dream is very close to being realized.

Spain goes into the final as favorites, not just for the results, but for the way they have controlled the biggest matches.

However, Luis de la Fuente and his players know that World Cups are won through suffering. And one of the greatest strengths of this team is the incredible depth of the group.

Even when Rodri and Olmo dominated as the "Emperor" and the "Magician", Pedri and Mikel Merino emerged in the second half to maintain the level. Meanwhile, a great player like Martín Zubimendi has yet to play a single minute in this tournament.

This is Spain's strength: not just the talent of individuals, but a complete team that has many solutions and a clear identity.


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