De la Fuente: “If we get through, I would like to play in the Final Four in Spain”

The Spanish coach spoke after the European champions’ victory over Switzerland on the final day of the Nations League group stage.

The best thing about the team is the belief they put into every game?: “I’m proud to be Spanish and to have fans like those in the Canary Islands. I’m also passionate about players who are insatiable, want to grow and exemplify competition and being a team, teammates. “I am honored to lead this national team.”

How does this victory feel?: “We wanted to end the year with a victory and end 2024 in the best possible way. Today we wanted to win because Tenerife deserved it, with a great crowd that cheered us on.”

What is Luis de la Fuente going to do until March?: “There is work because we need to continue to improve. This team is insatiable.”

What do you think about Maura’s detail with Pedri?: “Morata was a great captain and that’s a very good detail. “He had the chance to take the penalty and become equal with Torres as Spain’s third top scorer and he chose to give it to Pedri because he was playing at home.”

What is your assessment of Casado?: “Casado is great news for Spanish football. He plays like a veteran and makes the team play. It was a revelation. Spain has great players, the best in the world.”

Which opponent would you like to see in the quarterfinals?: “These semi-finals are reminiscent of the Eurocup semi-finals, it is a very tough competition. I’d like it to be in our country and if we get past the quarter-finals I’d like it to be in Spain.”

Previously, he also spoke about playing in RTVE microphones.

Victory postponed: “We are happy. Football is like that, we know how competitive it is and it is important for us to appreciate a victory over a strong team like Switzerland. We came back after the score, which is a good sign.”

New players: “I keep saying that they are the best players. We make sure that they feel comfortable and that they can show their football talent. We try to convey a message that is quickly digestible. It’s easy to do because they’re so good.”

Three debutants: “I repeat: we have a good present and a wonderful future. These players just need opportunities and that makes us stronger. “They are insatiable and inexhaustible, and this competition forces them to bring out the best version of themselves.”

Rival: “There is no bias. We played Croatia and Italy in the Eurocup. We have not had any confrontation with Holland recently. The main thing is that we arrive without injury and on time.”

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