Victory at Qatar 2022 was the dream for Luis Enrique’s Spain side, one which swiftly turned into in a nightmare.
World champions that oozed class just 12 years ago, La Roja barely got going in the tournament before being dispatched on penalties by unfancied Morocco.
The African nation’s subsequent win over Portugal will have done nothing to repair the damage which saw Luis Enrique depart swiftly after Spain were sent tumbling from the competition.
There has already been the expected inquisition in the Spanish media, with the most miniscule of details being pored over incessantly.
How could they fail so miserably?