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#2 Spain
After enjoying unprecedented success on the international stage, with two back to back European championship wins and a World Cup in between, things haven't gone well for the Spanish national team since then.
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They were humiliated by the Dutch in the 2014 World Cup opening match, a 5-1 defeat. They were knocked out of the tournament in the group stage.
They have a plethora of word class players and resilience in the ranks. Their defence is as solid as ever, with Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique at their peak.
In goal, they have David De Gea who on current form is probably the best goalkeeper in the world. Their full-backs Jordi Alba and Carvajal are both excellent in attack aswell as defence.
La Roja's midfield comprises of Isco, Thiago, Iniesta, David Silva, Saul Niguez and Koke. Their forward line is being led by the dynamic Diego Costa.
The managerial change from Vicente del Bosque to Julen Lopetegui has rejuvenated the side. Under Lopetegui the Spanish national team was unbeaten in the qualifiers.
Their current roster does not include several stars such as Alvaro Morata, Javi Martinez, Cesc Fabregas and Pedro but they are more than capable of handling things without them.
