ANYONE suggesting a month ago that Monday morning’s 2010 World Cup final would be an all-European affair could easily have been laughed at.But the truth is Spain and the Netherlands have been the best two countries in South Africa and thoroughly deserve the limelight.They both have displayed skill, passion, flair and courage – traits sadly lacking in the world game’s giants, Brazil and Argentina. The big concern as the deadline approaches is whether the decider will live up to its billing or will nerves and a lack of experience at the ultimate level get the better of the Spaniards and the Dutch.It is Spain’s first exposure to a World Cup final.The Netherlands are playing in their third, but they have yet to claim the coveted golden trophy. They were runners-up to West Germany in 1974 and Argentina in 1978.Spain midfielder Xavi could hold the key, with the Barcelona playmaker’s tussle with Dutch veteran Mark van Bommel in the heart of the Dutch defence something to look forward to.The 33-year-old will need to ensure he keeps his discipline iron tight against a side that loves to pass the ball across and around the area he normally polices, and avoid getting sucked into failed challenges on the likes of Xavi.Surprisingly, the two teams have played each other only nine times, with each side winning four and one draw.But the Dutch have had much the better of recent meetings:Spain’s last win came way back in 1983, since then the Netherlands have triumphed three times out of four.So recent form suggests the orange will win, but I’m not so sure.It could easily be third time unlucky for the Dutch.As the Monty Python comedy team once said: “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquistion”. But in this case it could be the Spanish Acquisition.