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Spain beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in a match where they shone in the first half, though they eased off a bit in the second.

Even so, they got the win over the Czechs and, if they beat Croatia on Tuesday, La Roja will already be through to the quarter-finals.

Spain’s next opponent will be a deeply hurt Croatia side.

The Swiss lost 7-0 to England in a historic thrashing and left a terrible impression, both tactically and in terms of intensity, as Tuchel’s men completely overran them.

That is why, after the match, Luka Modric said this: "In 20 years, I have never felt so ashamed."

With the same feeling that he is not getting enough playing time at Real Madrid, Endrick is once again attracting interest in Serie A.

From a tactical formation and squad depth perspective, "As 5️⃣ histórias do dia: a explosão de Modric, o amistoso vergonhoso" carries substantial tournament implications for international seeding and domestic campaign momentum. Coaching staffs are heavily weighing high-pressing efficiency (PPDA), defensive transition pace, and fixture fatigue management.

Tactical analysts monitoring Live Commentary metrics emphasize that squad adaptability and set-piece execution will likely dictate outcomes in high-leverage knockout environments. Real-time match telemetry and tracking data continue to inform managerial decision-making.

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