Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente spoke at the press conference after the new victory over Bulgaria 4-0, bringing the Spanish national team to 29 consecutive matches without defeat in official competitions, equaling the record of legendary coach Vicente del Bosque.

The coach said: "We knew it would be a match that required patience and continuous work. The opponent defended well in a low block, and we lacked some precision in the first half, so scoring was difficult. We continued to try, and with the goals, the course of the match changed. I apologize for not giving some players minutes, as they deserve it, but we had to take the match very seriously."

About equaling Del Bosque's record: "Del Bosque is a role model for me. This achievement belongs to the players; they are never satisfied with victories and want more. We want the 30th match, even the 31st, without defeat. We are optimistic about the future."

He continued about the difficulty of the qualifiers: "I have said repeatedly that nothing is easy at the national team level. I like things to be difficult. Underestimating opponents is not simple; every team can create problems. We deal with things step by step, and we must continue."

On Borja Iglesias and Morata: "They provided what we expected from them. Samu worked hard to open spaces, and Borja took advantage of this work."

Regarding injuries and the pressure of matches: "You get used to it over time... And I remind you that qualification is not yet secured."

About Mikel Merino and his role: "He is a complete and wonderful player, but I always prefer to talk about the team as a whole."

On the applause from the fans for Pedri during his substitution: "The Spanish audience has a refined football taste... but the most important player in the national team is the team."

About the positional interchange between Merino and Pedri: "I thought that would be best for the team, and the decision was successful. Sometimes you need to dare to change."

He concluded: "We are the fruit of what we inherited from previous generations, from the era of Luis Aragonés to Del Bosque. They left us a sporting and cultural legacy that helps the players today. When you provide them with the motivation to compete, they become more driven."