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Alex Baena emerging as Spain's new midfield star
Original: Alex Baena is Spain's emerging star – when he is on the field he offers them a new dimension https://www. nytimes.com/at
Alex Baena is being hailed as Spain's emerging star after impressing in the Nations League meeting with England at Wembley. The Atletico Madrid midfielder gives the national side a new dimension, enabling Spain to play their ruthless, suffocating style with intense counter-pressing. Pundits and fans are debating how central he could become to the team's future.
Why now: Baena's standout performances for Spain in recent internationals have put him in the spotlight.
Alex BaenaSpain national football teamAtletico MadridEngland national football teamWembley Stadium
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- Alex Baena is Spain's emerging star – when he is on the field he offers them a new dimension https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7633564/2 026/09/27/alex-baena-spain-fuente-england-wembley-atletico/ Baena allows Spain to be their ruthless suffocating selves, counter pressing hard… · athletic_af@sportsfeed.me · 1
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