Having grown synonymous with their tiki-taka style of play, Spain have shown another side at Euro 2024.

So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach?

Spearheaded by their young attacking wingers, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, how likely is it clubs will take advantage of the release clause in Williams' contract with a transfer this summer?

Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:25 Why is the tiki-taka era ending?
00:01:23 Expectations of Spain
00:04:20 Luis de la Fuente taking over
00:10:50 Lamine Yamal & Nico Williams
00:12:50 Spain’s squad depth
00:18:20 Spain identity & tiki-taka
00:25:37 Spanish team players
00:36:40 Transfer news
00:38:44 Outro

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