Luis de la Fuente: Yamal Deserves the Ballon d'Or, and This is My Opinion on Portugal
Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national team, appeared in press statements after qualifying for the UEFA Nations League final following a 5-4 victory over the French team in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The coach said in his remarks: "I am happy, there were two of the best teams in the world on the field. The match ended in our favor."
Regarding Spain's capabilities: "It is not easy to score five goals against an opponent. We took advantage of our chances excellently. This shows the high level of the players. We had to win because we deserved it and we won it."
On France's reaction in the match: "The opponent is strong, and they have the necessary competence to play the match. It is very difficult with such a strong opponent in front of them. I expect to finish every match this way."
On the brilliance of Unai Simon and Lamine: "I am happy for them. Unai has been mistreated and criticized for a long time, Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world. He spoke on the field, and he deserves the Ballon d'Or."
He concluded about facing Portugal in the final: "A final against a very strong opponent. The match could be similar to today's match. I am excited to face Portugal. We are two teams that enjoy playing great football."
The coach said in his remarks: "I am happy, there were two of the best teams in the world on the field. The match ended in our favor."
Regarding Spain's capabilities: "It is not easy to score five goals against an opponent. We took advantage of our chances excellently. This shows the high level of the players. We had to win because we deserved it and we won it."
On France's reaction in the match: "The opponent is strong, and they have the necessary competence to play the match. It is very difficult with such a strong opponent in front of them. I expect to finish every match this way."
On the brilliance of Unai Simon and Lamine: "I am happy for them. Unai has been mistreated and criticized for a long time, Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world. He spoke on the field, and he deserves the Ballon d'Or."
He concluded about facing Portugal in the final: "A final against a very strong opponent. The match could be similar to today's match. I am excited to face Portugal. We are two teams that enjoy playing great football."