Rodri: It's incredibly difficult to play against such teams

Spain's midfielder Rodri commented on the surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in their opening World Cup group stage match.

“This was a game that demanded patience. They sat deep in defense from the very beginning. We created chances, but we couldn't convert them. It's tough against a team that plays with such a low block,” Rodri stated.

The Spanish side registered 27 shots (7 on target), generated 2.29 expected goals (xG), and maintained 74% possession, yet failed to find the back of the net.

The other teams in Group H are Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. Spain's next fixture is on June 21st against Saudi Arabia.