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After a group stage that produced incredible drama in five of the six groups, this is the point where there is no more room for error.
When head coaches talk about the knockout stage being like a different tournament, they’re not joking. Cautiously playing for a draw doesn’t cut it anymore; not that there has been much negativity in this tournament anyway.
Prior form only counts for confidence, as everyone has to prove it all over again — as the competition has just 15 do-or-die contests remaining.
Spain remains a worthy No. 1 in the FOX…