Cucurella: Cristiano Ronaldo is a legend, it was an even match
Marc Cucurella, the Spanish national team player, expressed his happiness at "La Roja" reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal, emphasizing that the team maintained great focus until the final whistle.
In post-match television comments, Cucurella said: "We are extremely happy. It was an even match with difficult moments, but the team kept its focus throughout the game, and that was the key to our victory."
He spoke about keeping a clean sheet, stating: "It's very important because good defense always brings you closer to winning, but for us, defending starts from the forwards. Everyone defends and works together on the pitch."
Regarding facing Cristiano Ronaldo, he said: "He is a legend in the world of football, but we did a great defensive job against him. We didn't let him feel comfortable during the match, and even so, he managed to shoot on two occasions, which reflects his constant threat."
In post-match television comments, Cucurella said: "We are extremely happy. It was an even match with difficult moments, but the team kept its focus throughout the game, and that was the key to our victory."
He spoke about keeping a clean sheet, stating: "It's very important because good defense always brings you closer to winning, but for us, defending starts from the forwards. Everyone defends and works together on the pitch."
Regarding facing Cristiano Ronaldo, he said: "He is a legend in the world of football, but we did a great defensive job against him. We didn't let him feel comfortable during the match, and even so, he managed to shoot on two occasions, which reflects his constant threat."
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