How Spain should line up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielders

The magician - Andres Iniesta

Spain has always been about its world-class midfielders and the intricate passing between them. Selecting 3 midfielders for Spain is truly a headache.

The Defensive-Midfield job will be given to the man who can do that job better than anyone else, Sergio Busquets. His tidy turns, exceptional passing and ability to maintain the momentum of the game will be in full use.

"You watch the game, you don't see Busquets. You watch Busquets, you see the whole game." - Vicente del Bosque

The two other midfield spots should undoubtedly be occupied by Andres Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara. Both of them are exceptional passers of the ball and they know how to attack, as well as defend pretty well.

Iniesta has been in superb form this season, even though there were speculations about Barcelona having to find a replacement for him, at 33 years of age, the little magician can glide past through opponents with ease.

On the other hand, Thiago has been the engine for Bayern Munich for quite some time now and it wouldn't be surprising to see him running this team as well. So, this combination would be full of magical dribbling and defence-splitting passing, which means there will be no shortage of chances created.

Cesc Fabregas, Koke and Saúl Ñíguez are perfect substitutes for the midfield spots.