Mateo Kovacic has insisted that halting Spain's historic dominance is well within Croatia's reach as the two heavyweights prepare to collide in the UEFA Nations League. Despite the world champions boasting a daunting 39-match unbeaten run, the Manchester City midfielder believes his side has the tactical tools to cause an upset at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Former Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has confessed that he still cannot bring himself to watch any footage from the 2018 World Cup final defeat against France. The former midfield maestro insisted that while the heartbreak in Moscow remains too raw to revisit, the squad took immense pride in winning global admiration for their underdog nation.
Croatia icon Davor Suker has warned Nations League rivals Spain that underestimating his country could prove costly ahead of Tuesday's showdown at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. The former Sevilla striker acknowledged La Roja's quality while tipping timeless midfielder Luka Modric to lead an upset against the reigning European champions in Seville.
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