Spain's record of 33 victories in their last 34 competitive matches is often used as evidence of their quality. But the one defeat ufffd a 2-0 reverse against USA in last summer's Confederations Cup semi-final ufffd has uncanny similarities to yesterday's defeat leading to a theory that a well-regimented system with a climate that is congruent to a long and demanding defensive shift will trouble Spain. Read on... * Like US, the Swiss were ferociously competitive covering large swaths of ground. * The match against US was also played in similar cold circumstances where fatigue did not tire the players. * Their shape was disciplined and compact, with every player in the side having been charged with specific defensive responsibilities. * Like both the goals against US, the Swiss also scored their goal because of a defensive lapse.u00a0u00a0 * Both US and Swiss frustrated the Spanish midfield by defending from the middle as Spain is known to attack more from the centre.

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Spain's record of 33 victories in their last 34 competitive matches is often used as evidence of their quality.

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