Filzmaier: Spain is overexcited – Austria has a real chance
Politics professor and Spain fan analyzes the World Cup round of 16: Tiki-Taka pitfalls, historical parallels and why the Alpine countries should not be underestimated.
Peter Filzmaier, political scientist and passionate Spain supporter, does not see a clear role as favorite in the World Cup round of 16 between Austria and Spain. The Austrian, who is himself a fan of the Spanish national team, analyzes the tactical pitfalls of modern tiki-taka. Spain dominates with possession of the ball, but often pushes itself to the limits of its own system.
