In the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup, the national team was stopped by the Spanish ball possession machinery.
Joachim Löw was fascinated - and immediately had a new project: He wanted to give his team dominance, the opponent should not be allowed to develop.
Löw based his style closely on FC Bayern football under coach Jupp Heynckes, who won the triple in 2013.
With the help of a dominant ball possession style and a stable defense, Löw achieved his big goal: the 2014 world championship.
This look back is important to understand why Löw has not been successful since the World Cup triumph.