Bad match for the Spanish internationals after a very comfortable start to the game. Then no one led the necessary reaction.
Unai Simón /4/Soft. He takes what the coach asks of him to the letter and always comes out with the ball played. He took too many risks, gave a bad pass in the tie and was able to do more on Doan’s spike.
Azpilicueta /6/ Sure. It is life insurance for any coach. He does it all without fuss and is usually right. Concentrated, he hit the cross for Morata to open the scoring. Released to rest.
Rodri /5/Tight. He remained in the axis of the rear. Comfortable while it was not demanded and with problems when the floods came from Japan. In those moments of mismatch he was seen to suffer.
Pau Torres /5/Passed. He made his debut in the tournament and did it without clashing at first. He lost his temper at the beginning of the second half, like the whole team. He did not forget the previous good role of Laporte.
Bucket /5/Holder. After leaving soda he made his debut at the start. He started with verve and discretion. Kubo could not with him. At 1-1 he couldn’t control a compromised pass from Unai Simón. He left his place to Jordi Alba.
Busquets /4/ Overflowed. He marked, in step, the rhythm of the match until the break. While Japan remained behind, the pivot lived without any stress. But when they attacked him they found many cracks.
Gavi /5/Grey. The team’s bumper received the Japanese caresses but rose as if nothing had happened. Of course, he missed having more influence with the ball. He didn’t have his day.
Pedri /5/ Shy. His warmest game in time. He did not appear when the dominance was total nor did he transcend when the reaction was needed. Lost in a spider web. He left some detail.
Nico Williams /4/ Diluted. It didn’t start badly but it faded after a couple of interesting internships. When the problems came Luis Enrique sent him to the bench. He couldn’t show off.
Dani Olmo /5/ Discreet. His most understated performance. He tried some breaking uncheck, but without venturing too much. He finished the game as an inside player and was able to tie. He missed the goalkeeper.
Morata /7/ Enrachado. He goes goal per game. He has seen the door in all three group stage matches. This time with a precise and beautiful header. He looks fine. Substituted with score against.
Carvajal/4/ Unfortunate. Worse than Azpilicueta.
Ferran Torres/4/Denied. He never overflowed.
Marco Asensio/5/Centered. He played false nine. He had a good chance.
Ansu Fati /5/ Appeal. He appeared urgently on the left wing
Jordi Alba/5/Substitute. He was not seen much
Luis Enrique/5/Angry. His instructions did not change the game in the second half.
