Luis de la Fuente has sparked a tactical debate by suggesting Marc Cucurella reaches heights with the Spanish national team that he simply cannot find at Real Madrid. The defender was instrumental in La Roja’s dominant 4-1 win over Croatia, looking a far cry from the struggling figure seen at the Bernabeu recently.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente (65) believes Jürgen Klopp (59) is capable of leading the Germany national team back to the top of the world game. But he said it would require a great deal of patience. The World Cup and European Championship-winning coach also waxed lyrical about a midfield star in the DFB team.
Luis de la Fuente has lauded the selfless nature of Lamine Yamal’s "magic" after the teenage superstar spearheaded a dominant 4-1 victory for Spain against Croatia. The Barcelona winger was the catalyst in Seville, ensuring the world champions extended their historic unbeaten streak to 40 matches in emphatic fashion.
Lamine Yamal delivered a flawless performance as Spain dismantled Croatia 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League. The teenager scored twice and provided an assist in a dominant display at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has moved to alleviate concerns regarding Eric Garcia’s fitness after the Barcelona defender was forced to pull out of the starting line-up against England. The centre-back was initially named to start at Wembley but suffered a setback during the pre-match warm-up.
Luis de la Fuente has hailed Spain’s tactical dominance and mental fortitude after the European and world champions secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at Wembley. Despite a brief first-half collapse that saw the Three Lions take the lead, the Spain manager insisted his side remained the superior force throughout the Nations League encounter.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has issued a passionate rallying cry for his players to be recognised at the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony, insisting that a Spaniard deserves to walk away with the golden ball. The La Roja boss highlighted several key performers from his side's recent international success, making a specific case for one of his most reliable yet frequently overlooked midfield maestros.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has opened up on the emotional toll of Gavi's severe knee injury, labelling the incident as the darkest chapter of his managerial reign. The 63-year-old reveals the harrowing scenes that unfolded behind closed doors, offering a glimpse into the profound impact the Barcelona star's setback had on the entire national squad.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has admitted he fully expected Rodri to join Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually sealed a move to Barcelona. The La Roja boss believes the return of such high-calibre talent is essential for the health of Spanish football and the overall standard of the domestic league.
Luis de la Fuente has officially committed his long-term future to the Spanish national team after putting pen to paper on a bumper new contract extension. The RFEF have moved quickly to secure the services of the man who led La Roja to global dominance, ensuring stability for the next decade of international football.