Having grown synonymous with their tiki-taka style of play, Spain have so far shown another side at Euro 2024, in beating both Croatia and Italy.

So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach and will this summer's transfer window see clubs take advantage of the release clause in the contract of one of their most promising stars Nico Williams?

Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan.

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Spain’s tiki-taka era might be over – but its legacy continues to divide - The Athletic

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Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?