Travel Spain is not easy

Spain tried to become the first team able to retain the European Cup title. But this is not easy due to meet Italy in the group phase.

Since it was first rolled out in 1960 the Soviet Union as the champion the first time, none of whom could retain the title two times in a row. Even the Germans as the largest holder of the title (3 titles) had not been done.

This has to be broken by the Spanish in the Polish-Ukrainian event next summer. As defending champions Spain would be one of the most favored to win. Moreover, they are also status as a world champion today.

With the quality players that exist today as well as mixing the cold hand of Vicente Del Bosque, Spain has made ​​great capital to do so.

The results of the draw made on Saturday (03/12/2011) pm dawn, Spain joined with Italy, Croatia and the Republic of Ireland in Group C. Viewed from the prospective opponent Spain, Italy is the most serious opponents and will face in the opening group C

But for Vicente Del Bosque assess all opponents in group C are as daunting, especially the Italians who had defeated them 2-1 in the trial match last August. The results which makes Vicente Del Bosque's current worry. Yet another opponent must not be underestimated.