Another key lock to test

The Spanish team closed the year after the most successful of its history in Costa Rica (22:05 pm MARCA.com, Marco and Radio 1), wrapped in the doubts that have generated their friendlies against top-level selecccionada (Argentina , Portugal, Italy and England) and attention on the anniversary of his captain, Iker Casillas, who will become the most international with Spanish player in history.

Spain holds onto the football that led him to seek success and combined with the depth that American denied England and has caused some criticism of its lack of punch. The defense of almost seven players who were expected at the National Stadium in San Jose will be a new test to the fluidity and the last pass of the Red.

Casillas will live another day of record. He will play the first part, the second will be for Valdes-and will be, alone, the player in the history of selection more games: 127, leaving behind Zubizarreta. Now the question is to know where they will set the bar for the next one arrives, if any.

Some changes, the same block

Del Bosque wants to end the year well and good taste to leave, despite the non-standing rival. Puyol returns to the starting lineup, along with Ramos at the center. Monreal Arbeloa and occupy the sides. In the middle, Xabi Alonso and form rest Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta, with Navas, Villa accompanying up to Torres, who will enter through the headdress Llorente.

The Costa Rican claims combined and a new cerrojazo fight, which will be driven by the illusion of being the first visit in 50 years a champion of the world. The best combined results of Jorge Luis Pinto in 2011 provide for a U.S. victory (1-0), a draw against Argentina (0-0) and a narrow defeat against Brazil (0-1). Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas, Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz and Arsenal on loan at Lorient, Joel Campbell, a mere 20 years.