Holland legend Johan Cruyff believes Spain are favourites to win the World Cup final on Sunday.
The Dutch take on the European champions in Soccer City, as both nations look to clinch the trophy for the first time in their history.
Holland secured their safe passage following a 3-2 win over Uruguay, while the Spanish nicked a 1-0 victory over Germany thanks to a goal from Carlos Puyol.
The Oranje have previously played in two World Cup finals, and in 1974 it was Cruyff who was on the losing side.
He believes the same could happen to the current crop of Dutch players this weekend, and says Spain are a real force to be reckoned with.
"Spain's style is the style of Barcelona," Cruyff told El Periodico. "Now, Spain are favourites to win the World Cup.
"Last night (Wednesday), that same Germany team that dazzled us against Argentina played football as it knows best; a football that without a doubt would have been enough to beat any other team.
"But not Spain. If Spain goes for you, it kills you.
"There's no doubt that Germany knew what it was going to go through, just like Holland is probably thinking now.
"If you go up against a team that wants to keep the ball, you're going to suffer."
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