Barcelona and their arch-rivals Real Madrid have found themselves with defenders who can withhold their defence for the coming years. Luckily, both are Spanish and have been called by Spain for the international break. It clearly reminds us of Pique and Ramos. Let’s look at How Pau Cubarsí and Raúl Asencio Can Lead Spain To Success.
Solid Defensive Foundation
Cubarsi and Asencio provide a solid defensive back-line for Spain. They both bring a blend of composure and resilience to the back line.
📌Cubarsi has an edge over Asencio in positional awareness, ball distribution, and tactical intelligence.
📌Asencio’s strong points are his physicality, aerial advantage, and pace to stop fast attackers.
Playing Styles
Both of them have playing styles which complement Spain’s playing style.
📌Cubarsi is gifted in technical skills and his ability to play the ball from behind aligns with Spain’s possession-based philosophy.
📌Asencio’s strength and aggression balance the back line. This allows Spain to win the ball quickly.
Together they form a modern defensive duo which suits both high press and deep defence.
Leadership and Mentality
Despite both players being quite young, they exhibit maturity and leadership skills on the pitch.
📌Cubarsi is comfortable in handling big-game scenarios, he has played under pressure with Barcelona and gained quality experience already.
📌Asencio’s rapid rise with Madrid in an injury-full team has shown his adaptability in high-stakes situations.
Future of Spain’s Golden Generation
Spain’s squad is full of young talent which can help them win some major trophies. This defensive duo is a cherry on top, who can lead the team for years to come.
📌Both Cubarsi and Asencio show signs of following the footsteps of the legendary duo of Ramos and Pique.
📌Both being at the core could be the heart of the Spanish squad.
📌Their development is crucial for Spain’s squad in the World Cup.