# Confederations Cup: Final and 3rd Place games

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**Created:** [June 28, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confederations-cup-final-and-3rd-place-games/662129 "2013-06-28T15:44:31Z")\
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SDMB soccer experts: Any thoughts on the Brazil-Spain Final? Or the Italy-Uruguay 3rd Place game?

Was Italy that good or Spain losing its edge as the world’s best team? Were the Barcelona-Real Madrid debacles in the Champions League a sign of Spain’s near-term future? And is Brazil back to being one of the world-class side? They had the easier draw and semi-final.

My prediction is Spain wins 2-1. Jordi Alba’s attack capabilities from LB will be the key to victory.

In the 3rd Place game, I see Uruguay beating Italy 2-1 as Italy will be worn from 120 minutes of play on Thursday, only 1 day rest and losing a heartbreaking semi-final in PK’s.