Spain are a great team, I do admire the way they move and keep the ball.
I understand from an opposition point of view that it must be frustrating and annoying not getting the ball, but from a neutral (student of the game) I think it's almost perfect.
Xavi's just such a good player, the way he waits and holds the ball, passes and sets up attacks, probing balls through and calming influence. Amazing.
I don't know if anyone else saw the interview with Barton (Available on the BBC Website) but he said that for him Xavi was just on another level, I agree, I think he's outstanding and I've said this for quite a while.