Rodri takes swipe at Cape Verde after Spain stumble in World Cup opener

Spain captain Rodri was unimpressed with Cape Verde’s tactics (Picture: La 1)

Rodri poured scorn on Cape Verde’s tactical approach after Spain were held to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener, claiming the opposition ‘sat back’ and had no interest in ‘getting past the midfield’.

Cape Verde entered the Group H contest as massive underdogs, with 65 places separating the two teams in the FIFA rankings ahead of kick-off.

But the World Cup debutants – with a population of approximately 525,000 – produced an exceptional defensive display to come away from the clash with a thoroughly deserved point.

Ferran Torres struck against the crossbar with Spain’s biggest opportunity, while veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, produced a st...