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The move of the giant World Cup killer team is not a new story. In previous editions, the public was repeatedly amazed by the achievements of the underdog team. And unfortunately, Spain fell victim to the 2002 World Cup. At that time, La Furia Roja were surprisingly knocked out by South Korea in the quarter-finals.

The Spanish national team was forced to lift their suitcases after losing on penalties 3-5 (0-0). The victory took the Taeguk Warriors to the semi-finals for the first time before being stopped by Germany 0-1.

Spain suffered the same fate again at the 2018 World Cup when they met unranked hosts Russia. After taking the lead with Sergei Ignashevich’s own goal in the 12th minute, Spain failed to win the game due to Gerrard Pique’s handball in the forbidden box in the 41st minute. Artem Dzyuba executed it perfectly and made it 1-1.

This score lasted until extra time and the game had to go to penalties. Igor Akinfeev managed to hold off two Spanish kicks and lead the hosts to a 4-3 win.

Morocco is like Russia. Underdog. Compared to the opposing team, Morocco risks losing tinsel. The squad formed by Walid Reragui has only a few stars. The one who shines the most is of course Hakim Ziyech who plays in the Premier League with Chelsea.

On the Spanish side, it is the opposite. Coach Luis Enrique has called up a series of well-known players. Most are from Barcelona, ​​like Pedri, Gavi, Jordi Alba, Erik Garcia, up to veteran Sergio Busquets. Not to mention the duo of Real Madrid players like Marco Asensio and Dani Carvajal. Without forgetting the spearhead of Atletico Madrid, Alvaro Morata or Pau Torres who is currently shining with Villarreal.

“We didn’t come just to say ‘oh, we were close’,” warned Moroccan coach Walid Reragugui. “We have to get results like all European or South American teams. We have to emulate them,” explained the 47-year-old coach.

Goalkeeper of Morocco, Yassine Bounou Bono also has the same ambition. He didn’t want to stop either.

“We already made history when we reached the round of 16, but we want more,” he said.

“Getting rid of Spain will bring new history to the World Cup and also to our country’s football,” Bounou said recently as quoted by tribalfootball.com.