Villarrubia CF Overview

De la Fuente slams Uruguay's 'extreme roughness' and VAR decisions

Luis de la Fuente criticised Uruguay's physical approach and questioned the use of VAR after Spain secured top spot in their World Cup group. The La Roja boss hopes for better officiating in the knockout rounds after a bruising contest left his side with fresh injury concerns.

Uruguay v Spain: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

Muslera to 'face music' after Bielsa sub confirmation

Fernando Muslera has accepted responsibility for Uruguay's World Cup exit after requesting to be substituted at half-time against Spain. Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the veteran goalkeeper made the decision himself following the error that led to Alex Baena's winning goal in Uruguay's 1-0 defeat.

'Same but different' - Suarez hits out at 'odious' Messi-Yamal comparisons

Luis Suarez has urged fans to stop comparing Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi, insisting the pair are different players despite sharing similar qualities. The Inter Miami striker praised the Spain teenager's maturity under pressure while backing him to one day reach the same level as the Argentina legend.

Ugarte suffers horrible knee injury after colliding with Uruguay team-mate

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained a suspected long-term knee injury during Uruguay's agonising exit from the World Cup. The combative engine-room operator was stretchered off in tears before the interval following an accidental collision with a fellow countryman, leaving his club's crucial summer transfer plans in complete disarray.

'Worthless' - Bielsa gives damning verdict after Uruguay exit

Marcelo Bielsa delivered a brutal assessment of his own tenure after Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Spain. The Argentine accepted full responsibility for the disappointing campaign, insisting his three years in charge had ultimately counted for nothing without results.

Spain seal top spot as Muslera error ends Uruguay hopes

The defining image of Spain's World Cup win over Uruguay was not a celebration. It was not Spain's trademark tiki-taka or a Lamine Yamal rainbow flick. Instead, it was backup goalkeeper Sergio Rochet replacing Fernando Muslera at halftime after the veteran's costly error helped open the door for Alex Baena to send Spain top of their group.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77	35	42	86	W W W L W
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72	46	26	72	W L L D W
4	Atlético de Madrid	38	21	6	11	62	44	18	69	L W W L W
5	Bétis	38	15	15	8	59	48	11	60	W L W D W
6	Celta de Vigo	38	14	12	12	53	48	5	54	W D L W W

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