Spanish and Croats place favoritism on the pitch in the round of 16

After two exciting and unpredictable games yesterday (30), the games today (1st) of the last 16 of the World Cup have well – defined favorites. Spanish and Croatian fans expect nothing less than a victory against their opponents.

Spain vs Russia – 11:00 CET, Moscow

Spain is considered as favorite for this duel. Russia, which had started the World Cup, lost their last match against Uruguay 3-0 and highlighted the deficiencies they had already experienced before the World Cup. In the last eight games before the World Cup, he had lost five goals, one draw and two wins. And one of those victories was against a country club, Dynamo Moscow.

That is why Russia knows that the responsibility for victory resides on the other side. "Spain has great players, they all play in top European clubs, they are favorites and we will try to reach their level," said midfielder Denis Cheryshev at the conference.

But Spain has not been exuberant so far.He had difficulties against technically inferior opponents in the first phase.The Spaniards have not yet proved that they have a consistent team to go far in the World Cup. "We are professionals, our job is to play and try to change their minds. We must be focused and know that an error can lead us home, "said striker David Silva

Croatia vs. Denmark – 15h, Nizhny Novgorod

After a 3-0 win over Argentina, it is difficult not to bet on a victory for Croatia.Enjoyed by a half-field of respect, formed by Rakitic and Modric, the Croatian team is favorite to qualify for the quarterbacks.

"We will not be in a hurry. We must be patient and wait for our luck. Everything that happens will depend on us. We must be smart and very cautious, "said Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic

.Denmark has dominated none of the matches that he has disputed up to here. arrived with merits at the eliminatory phase of the glbad.The Danish coach, Age Hareide, bet on his jersey 10, Christian Eriksen, to continue in the world. "Christian has played a fantastic qualifying campaign. He scored a goal and gave help up here and has the ability to do more. "Hareide also stated that it would be" exciting "for him and the public to watch the midfield battle between Eriksen and Modric.

Edition: Sabrina Craide