This text does not claim to be expert or analytical. It is about how the play of one national team revived my belief that even in modern high-tech football, those who have an idea win. At this World Cup, the Spanish national team proved that its game is tuned around a cohesive playing concept. That is why this team defeated both the favorite French and virtually outclassed Argentina in the final, as it did not let them even properly shoot on target during the regular time of the match.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Much has already been said, and quite a bit more will be said, that the foundation of the current “Furia Roja” head coach’s football is compactness, high pressing, intensive recovery in the midfield, and impeccable mutual cover. Yes, this coach managed to turn the classic “Spanish” 4-3-3 into a flexible scheme with one bright forward and two inside forwards. The attack of the current Spanish team is the gradual grinding down of any defense. The players of the Spanish national team seem to be in no rush, yet they will always find an opportunity to break through any defense. It was they who controlled the tempo and rhythm of the game in every match of the tournament, keeping the match under control. In the final, they managed to completely shut down the potential of the reigning world champions, the Argentines. And now one can say with certainty: Argentina played against Spain in regular time on par with the Cape Verde national team! Not bad for a team that has Lionel Messi in its squad, a whole constellation of bright masters of the level who play in top European championships, right?