After England's successful victory over the Netherlands to advance to the Euro finals, Spain's national team manager De la Fuente was interviewed by Spanish TV station La 1, giving an in-depth and sober analysis of the upcoming final opponents.
De la Fuente began by recognizing the strength of the England team, saying that both teams are the best in European football and deserved to reach the final. He revealed that the Spanish team watched the match between England and the Netherlands together at dinner and returned to the office after the match to analyze it in more detail in order to better prepare for the final.
Asked if he had a preference for England or Holland, De La Fuente showed great professionalism, emphasizing that each team has its own unique strengths and advantages, making it difficult to make a simple choice. He acknowledged that England have a number of experienced players and are very strong overall and that it will be a tough and challenging match-up.
On the question of whether England are more intimidating than Spain's previous opponents, de la Fuente said that strong teams such as France and Germany have always been Spain's arch rivals in European tournaments, while England are also among the teams expected to win the championship. He believes that no matter which team they face, the Spanish team needs to give their best and show their best form.
De la Fuente showed humility when talking about the strength of the Spanish team against England. He admitted that the England team has many excellent players and has achieved remarkable results in the international arena. But he also emphasized that victory or defeat in a soccer match is not entirely determined by strength, but also depends on the team's play and form in the match. He said that the Spanish team will work hard to improve their level and meet the challenge of the final with better form.
Finally, de la Fuente said that the Spanish team will make every effort to prepare for the final, paying attention to every detail and striving to play at the best level in the game. He believes that as long as the team can maintain the spirit of unity and hard work, they will be able to achieve good results.
