Confederations Cup: Brazil vs Spain - Five talking points

2. Spain’s formation

Due to the injury to Xabi Alonso, Spain switched to a more Barcelona like 4-3-3 formation that leaves them committing too much to offense. This area was exploited by both Italy and Brazil. Spain are not a finished commodity by any means. They remain the favorites for the 2014 world with the amount of strength they have on the bench, and with the amount of young talent they can call upon.

Del Bosque can have a look at some of the players that were at the U-21 European Championships. But first and foremost, he needs to install those two defensive midfielders that he used at the 2010 World cup. It will strengthen their defence, allowing the likes of Iniesta more security going forward. A number of personnel changes may also be required as Arbeloa and Pique looked out of sorts.