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Defensive Midfield - Xabi Alonso
On account of his slightly more impressive trophy cabinet with Spain, Xabi Alonso has managed to narrowly edge former midfield partner and Barcelona veteran Sergio Busquets to a place in this eleven. Alonso was a part of one of the best midfields in football's recorded history and gave Spain some of their most memorable moments.
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Xabi Alonso's first major international tournament with Spain was Euro 2004. The 23-year-old midfielder played only one game in the competition and could only watch from the sidelines as La Furia Roja were eliminated from the group stage. In 2008 and 2012, however, the former Liverpool man brought his full array of talents to the fore and became a fixture in Spain's midfield.
Alonso's characteristic long passes became a feature of Spain's possession-based play and his shared understanding with the likes of Xavi and Iniesta made the team's midfield virtually indomitable. Xabi Alonso went on to enjoy a legendary club career and also became a legend in his own right with the national team.
Central Midfield - Xavi
Xavi Hernandez is arguably one of the most gifted midfielders the world of football has ever produced. The Barcelona legend reserved some of his most imperious displays for the Spanish national team and was the driving force behind his side's success in both 2008 and 2012.
Xavi assisted Fernando Torres' all-important goal against Germany in the Euro 2008 final and went one step further against Italy in 2012. The Barcelona maestro dominated the Azzurri's formidable midfield and carved their defence on numerous occasions to become the only player to bag assists in two separate Euro finals.
The Barcelona midfielder is one of Spain's all-time greats and his technical abilities served as the foundation upon which La Furia Roja built its domination. Xavi Hernandez changed the way his national team played football and remains one of the most talented players in Spain's footballing history.
Central Midfield - Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta's debut for Spain's senior team in 2006 will likely be remembered in history as the moment that brought about a permanent transformation in the national team's fortunes. The prodigious midfielder's achievements over the past decade have made him a national hero and have produced ovations from stadiums across the country.
The Barcelona midfielder was an important member of Spain's midfield in Euro 2008 and came into his own alongside Xavi. In Euro 2012, Andres Iniesta was the facilitator of Spain's novel 4-6-0 formation and his advanced role produced extraordinary results in the final third.
Iniesta was virtually unstoppable at Euro 2012 and was one of the best players in a team that hit its peak in the competition. The World Cup legend was the talisman of Spain's golden era and will go down in history as one of their most special players.
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