The game was at 4-0 when a dispute arose about who should take the penalty. Cole Palmer eventually took the penalty and scored his fourth goal of the game.

Former Chelsea midfielder Fabregas recalled a similar incident when Sergio Ramos took a penalty from him and missed, leading to their defeat against Croatia in Euro 2016. The defeat cost Spain top spot in Group D and positioned them to face Italy in the knockout stage, where they were beaten 2-0.

The resentment from the penalty incident has persisted since then. Coach Pochettino addressed the situation, expressing his disappointment and calling for a change in behavior, emphasizing the need for a collective mindset.

Pochettino held a meeting with the players and staff to discuss the incident, warning that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future. He emphasized the need to learn from the experience and to approach the game as a united team.

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