Ilya Topuria surrenders to the Spanish national team at the EuroCup: “Pure magic”

The fact that Ilya Topuria had a divided heart this Monday is no secret to anyone. The global mixed martial arts star had to suffer in a match in which he faced a team from his country of origin, Georgia, and his country of residence, and where he trained to reach the top, Spain, for a place in the tournament. European Cup quarter-finals. And once the round of 16 is over, there will be little doubt as to which team will be their favorites for Friday’s match and the rest of the championship, which runs in Germany until July 14.

Topuria praised Spain for beating Georgia despite Laporte’s own goal. Then came the comeback that left Topuria amazed. “Pure magic,” said the athlete, using the same words Iñaki Williams used about the performance his brother Nico has put in for Spain.

“Spain is unstoppable, what they do on the pitch is not just football, it’s pure magic,” commented Topuria, who expressed his opinion on Tuesday via his account on the social network “X”, formerly Twitter. That’s how persistently he reacted to the match played by Luis de la Fuente’s team.

That is not to say he has been disappointed in Georgia, where Valencia goalkeeper Mamardashvili has once again emerged as a key figure, but where other players, such as Levantine international Kocho, have also provided sparks. Topuria is full of praise for the team, which is playing in the final stages of the European Championship for the first time and has also reached the last 16 after overcoming the group stage. “I am very proud of the incredible performance of the Georgian team in this EuroCup. They have made history,” said the MMA star.