Morocco’s Defensive Strength Poses Challenge for Spain in World Cup Round of 16

Morocco faces Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup, after finishing first in their group with 7 points. This performance, the Moroccan team owes it to the good organization put in place by coach Walid Regragui, analyzes Fichajes, who notes three assets of Spain’s opponent.

First, the solidity of its defense. The Moroccan defenders play in retreat to react quickly to opposing attacks. In a 4-3-3, they force the opponent to play on the wing and to face Romain Saïss and Nayef Aguerd, two of the best central defenders during the group stage of the World Cup.

Then, the Moroccan team is a team that likes to create spaces and attack with a direct game led by players like Youssef En-Nesyri as a striker and Sofyan Amrabat, Abdelhamid Sabiri and Azzedine Ounahi as playmakers. It is a team that constantly threatens the opponent, indicates the same source.

Finally, the striking duo Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech. The right-back of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the midfielder of Chelsea are two key players of the Moroccan team. Ziyech is the most talented player on the team and his presence is crucial for the Moroccan attack.