...and now it will be time to crucify Spain coach Luis Enrique

They will be out for Luis Enrique. In Madrid, many were waiting for this moment to crucify a coach who, despite the failure in the World Cup, has built a project that will surely bear fruit in the future. Spain exited the World Cup through the back door on Tuesday after a very inconsistent tournament, but they died true to their convictions: On the attack and trying until the end against an opponent who limited themselves to defending -- very well by the way -- during the more than 120 minutes that the game lasted.

Criticism is going to come at Luis Enrique from every angle now. That's the easy thing. But the reality is that he can only be blamed for not having found goals after the hammering of Costa Rica in the first game. The risky decision to take Ansu Fati did not come off and the team lacked a top goalscorer who could come up with what they needed in games like Tuesday's against Morocco, lost on penalties.

Getting eliminated before the quarterfinals and against Morocco leaves a bitter feeling of failure. Because Spain are far, far superior to the African team. But without a reference in attack things can become complicated. This game should have been wrapped up before extra time. La Roja could have gone further with the draw they were deadly, but Luis Enrique's legacy will remain. Many young players have made their debut under him and have now played in big tournaments and performed well.

This team has a clear attacking philosophy that lacks a good reference upfront. It's the only thing missing. And that ambition, that style, that project that Luis Enrique has started will surely last. Let the short-sighted come for him now because in the future they will remember him.