The defeat against Switzerland (0-1) in the first game of the World Cup betting had changed the plans of Fury, which was classified for this match and even speculated that against the South Americans would only be a game to choose his opponent in round.
But the story was over and now Spain has to go out to "kill or be killed, without even afford to choose between Portugal and Brazil, potential rivals if they make the ticket.
"We are preparing for battle on Friday (today), which is the most important," said the Spanish tactician, Vicente del Bosque, aware that the Red will have to play a pass to round to the rival "in theory" more strong.
Spain's victory can only afford to not have to depend on a positive outcome of Honduras against Switzerland in the other game of the key, while to the South American Red tie is enough to lead his group.
To achieve a victory over European champions, Chile won three consecutive games, something unprecedented for this country that still stands the disastrous earthquake in February.
Airtight. During the course of the week, the importance of play made the teams were too tight and did not give any clue to his rival on what appear today in the Pretoria Loftus Versfeld.
From the little that is known is that Spain will come out with David Villa and Fernando Torres El Niño on the offense, where they are most criticized the actions of the Spanish.
The most important novelty will be the entry of retrieved Andres Iniesta instead of Jesus Navas, to give greater support and capacity to the area of gestation.
For the Chileans could affect absences Matias Fernandez and midfielder Carlos Carmona, yellow-accumulating. Substitutes will be Jorge Valdivia and Arturo Vidal.
If anything is certain is that both Chile and Spain do not speculate and seek rate, so expect a good show.
"They're two different styles but two good choices. We face a Chilean team very good, "analyzed the Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque.