De la Fuente: “We have returned Spanish football to its rightful place”

Luis de la Fuente, Spanish coach, could not hide his happiness after defeating France in Munich and reaching the final of the Euro Cup. “We are very happy, the happiness is great to get here but now it is much bigger. I am very proud of these players, they are exceptional, they know how to play and read games in a non common way,” the Riojan coach explained to La 1.

“We have returned Spanish football to where it belongs. We must appreciate what these players are doing. We want to continue making history, we don’t want to relax, we have to stay focused to face the final in Berlin,” added De la Fuente , surrendered to Lamine Yamal.

“We have seen a genius product of a genius footballer who we know what he is and we must take good care of him. I advise him to continue with both humility and his feet on the ground. He can grow and in such attitude, maturity and professionalism “In these games, being young, he is like an expert. I’m glad he’s Spanish, that he’s with us and that we can enjoy him for many years,” the coach praised him.

“The players are at their limit and we have to get them back, they are making a maximum effort because they are very generous and in the final they will give everything as they have done until now,” said the coach, satisfied with the match against France.

“The team did a great job, defense we were perfect. The second half became more tactical, we wanted them to expose themselves to go on the counterattack, but we played a very complete game. It was what we need to have a chance to pass this semifinal and get into the semifinal,” he said.

Luis de la Fuente, like the rest of the expedition, did not want to choose a rival for the final between England and the Netherlands. “It doesn’t matter who the opponent is, we have seen our journey in this Euro Cup. They are two great rivals and we are waiting for them with open arms. We want to win the final,” he concluded. .