One game, winner takes all. Who is it going to be? Spain coach Luis Aragonés is predicting a fascinating clash of styles in Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final against Germany.
'Dangerous'"Germany are very strong physically and are dangerous from set-pieces," he said. "They are strong on high balls and that's where we might suffer. Perhaps we will need to buy a ladder or something [to deal with the aerial threat]. But I'm sure Germany have some concerns about the football we play. With the ball on the ground we might create some problems for them." Spain start as favourites given their impressive run to the final. They have maintained a consistently high level of play, with Germany coach Joachim Löw revealing in yesterday's press conference that he does not "remember a single phase of weakness" from Aragonés's side over the course of the past three weeks. Germany, in contrast, have blown hot and cold, catching the eye one minute then dropping off the next.
Top gearWhen they hit top gear against Portugal, however, they proved that at their best they are a match for anyone. And you can't count out their experience. This is Germany's sixth appearance in a UEFA European Championship final and they are aiming for their fourth title. Spain have not reached the final of a major tournament since losing to France in the 1984 UEFA European Championship, and you have to go back another 20 years for their only major tournament triumph. Something has to give in Vienna. Who is going to win it? Have your say below.
'Dangerous'"Germany are very strong physically and are dangerous from set-pieces," he said. "They are strong on high balls and that's where we might suffer. Perhaps we will need to buy a ladder or something [to deal with the aerial threat]. But I'm sure Germany have some concerns about the football we play. With the ball on the ground we might create some problems for them." Spain start as favourites given their impressive run to the final. They have maintained a consistently high level of play, with Germany coach Joachim Löw revealing in yesterday's press conference that he does not "remember a single phase of weakness" from Aragonés's side over the course of the past three weeks. Germany, in contrast, have blown hot and cold, catching the eye one minute then dropping off the next.
Top gearWhen they hit top gear against Portugal, however, they proved that at their best they are a match for anyone. And you can't count out their experience. This is Germany's sixth appearance in a UEFA European Championship final and they are aiming for their fourth title. Spain have not reached the final of a major tournament since losing to France in the 1984 UEFA European Championship, and you have to go back another 20 years for their only major tournament triumph. Something has to give in Vienna. Who is going to win it? Have your say below.
