As a friendly in preparation for the European Championships, Spain's match against Colombia was supposed to be an opportunity to hone their strength.
When Colombia ended a five-game winning streak in all competitions with a 1-0 win over Spain, it was a completely unexpected result.
The first half was a lacklustre pace with both sides failing to score.
In the second half, however, the situation changed dramatically.
Colombia broke the deadlock in the 61st minute with a cross from Dias for Muñoz to score and eventually win 1-0.
This victory is not only a friendly victory, but also a full demonstration of the strength of the Colombian team, and a painful lesson for the Spanish team.
Spain had previously performed well in the European qualifiers, winning their group and qualifying for the European Championship finals.
In this friendly match against Colombia, they looked a little weak.
Although the friendly match was not the difference between success and failure, we saw some problems from this game.
Spain lacked creativity in attack.
Despite their high possession, they struggled to find an effective break against a solid Colombian defence.
Defensively, too, the problem was evident, with Colombia showing their threat on counter-attacks one after another.
The Spanish team missed the opportunity to achieve good results and also sounded the alarm bell for themselves.
This loss is not without meaning.
It gave Spain a valuable opportunity to learn from the lessons, identify the problems and prepare for the next game.
The point of a friendly match is not only to win, but also to learn from the loss and keep improving.
As the famous coach Arsene Wenger once said: "It's not terrible to fail, it's terrible to not make a change after a failure." ”
This heavy defeat has taught the Spanish team a profound lesson: when preparing for important games, you must not be careless, and every game should be taken seriously, learn from it, and constantly improve your own strength.
Only in this way can you stay calm and perform at your best at critical moments.
This victory is undoubtedly an important milestone for the Colombian team.
They have shown great strength and tenacity and will be a formidable competitor as the Copa America begins to begin.
This victory is not only a recognition of the strength of the team, but also the best reward for their hard work.
This game gives us a lot to think about.
Both Spain and Colombia need to learn from this experience and keep improving.
Football is like life, full of challenges and uncertainties, and only by continuous efforts can you be invincible on the field.
I hope that in the future competitions, we can see more wonderful performances, more outstanding players, so that football will continue to shine.
Next, let's meet Alex Balder.
In the bright stars of Spanish football, another dazzling new star is rapidly rising.
He was Alex Bald.
Born on 18 October 2003, the Barcelona native has not only played well for the club, but has also shown amazing potential and talent for the national team.
He has been in the youth academy at Barcelona since 2018 and since then he has shown an innate talent for football.
Year after year of training has honed him, from Under-16 to Under-19, every stage is a testament to his continuous growth.
In the youth team, he showed maturity and skill beyond his years, laying a solid foundation for his future career.
Over time, Balde has grown from a young dreamer to a key figure in the team.
His every step is steady and solid, and every improvement is remarkable.
He took the big step of breaking into the first team on 1 July 2022, which was not only a turning point in his career, but also the start of his football dream.
From the academy to the first team, Balde has used his actions to explain what it means to keep improving and surpassing.
His footballing talent has gradually manifested itself along the way, and every game is a footprint of his growth, and every victory is a testament to his struggle.
On July 1, 2022, the rising star officially entered the Barcelona first team, starting a new chapter for his dream.
On 15 May 2023, Balde scored the first goal of his career in the Catalan derby, a milestone not only for him personally, but also for an important record in the history of Spanish football.
He became the youngest player to make a contribution to this classic matchup in the 21st century, and behind this glory is the reward of his hard work and dedication on the training pitch over the long period.
This goal is more than just a goal, it carries Balde's confidence and expectations for his future, and it also injects a shot in the arm for his football career.
In this competitive and stressful professional field, a good performance can often change the fate of a player, and it was with this goal that Balde showed the world his quality and potential.
This season, Barcelona is extremely competitive in La Liga, and every game is about the title.
Balde's goal not only provided an important boost for the team to lock up the La Liga title, but also injected confidence and motivation into the team, making them more determined to go to the other side of victory.
Not only at club, but also at national level.
Not only did he represent Spain at all levels of youth football, but he was also named to the national team for the first time in November 2022, becoming the second-youngest player in Spain's history to make his World Cup debut.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and subsequent European Championship qualifiers, he showed great skill and awareness, contributing important goals and assists to the team in key moments.
Alex Balde's rise is not only great news for Spanish football, but also an inspiration for global football.
His success tells us that no matter the age, no matter the background, as long as we have enough talent and put in enough effort, our dreams will eventually come true.
Balde's achievements are the result of youth training, but also an interpretation of passion and struggle.
In the future, he will continue to shine on the football stage, become the new hope of Spanish football, and will also inspire more young players to climb new heights and chase their dreams.