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#3 Isco's vitality to the Spanish side
It might not have been a successful night for Isco, but once again he showed how important he is to the Spanish national team.
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Amidst a transfer window that is inviting a lot of speculation about his future at Real Madrid, it will certainly catch the eye of other clubs who are looking to get themselves a proper playmaker.
Isco completed nine dribbles during the game - the entire Russian team completed three. According to official stats, he ended the tournament with 23 key passes - including two tonight, but the lack of finishing and intent from the other Spaniards proved costly in the end.
A player who thrives well under a system that suits him, Isco was at the heart of everything good that Spain generated, but a resolute Russian defense proved to be too much for them. He also completed a whopping 130 out of his 147 attempted passes, but it is a pity that none of them led to the victory.
