Everything Quote by Thiago Alcantara

The football in Spain is more about skill and technique. Every team tries to play good football. The physical side, with plenty of running…

— Arjen Robben

In Spain, the game's a lot more open. They score a lot more goals. They play football more. Here in Italy, they are much…

— Ronaldo

In Italy, it is all about tactics and playing for a result, whereas in Spain, the focus is on technique and pace. In England,…

— Fabio Capello

The game in Spain is more about technique and about getting more touches on the ball. That's why I like it so much.

— James Rodriguez

In Spain, the game is more technical; in England, it's more physical, while in Italy, it's more tactical. Each country is a challenge, and…

— Rafael Benitez

Obviously, culturally, England's style of play is a lot more direct and physical. In Spain, they're a lot more patient, and they have the…

— Toni Duggan

The Spanish league has better individual players than the German league. However, in Germany, there are more teams that are uncomfortable to play against…

— Toni Kroos

Often in Spain you're winning 2-0, there are 15 minutes left, and it's as good as over. You control it, and the tempo drops.…

— Cesar Azpilicueta

English football is changing: the champions don't play a 'typical' English style, for example. But in general, it's quicker than in Spain: more counter-attacks,…

— Juan Mata

Every league has its own culture, its own identity, and its own type of football. It's very physical in England, but technical skill comes…

— Arjen Robben

Here the football is more physically strong. The Spanish are more technical. In Italy more tactical. In England... you have to run. We don't…

— Fabio Capello

I feel like German football is a lot more aggressive and faster. I've never played in the Premier League, so I couldn't say what…

— Jadon Sancho