🎙️ We knew how to play a different game: De la Fuente on the win

🎙️ We knew how to play a different game: De la Fuente on the win The Spanish national team consolidated its excellent current form at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Uruguay 1-0, a result that mathematically secured first place in Group H. After the match, head coach Luis de la Fuente spoke to the media and praised his players’ ability to adapt to an extremely hostile environment. Valverde highlights the team’s “ability to suffer” The coach from La Rioja emphasized that the match was a true test of maturity because of the intensity and physicality imposed by the Uruguayan side. According to the manager, the game was marked by constant stoppages that prevented La Roja from displaying its usual flowing combination play. “The team always responds. We knew how to play a different kind of match. It was very difficult to complete three or four passes in a row because of their suffocating pressure. We suffered a lot in defense and the goal was just enough to win,” De la Fuente told TVE. Concern over Yéremy Pino Despite the joy of wrapping up a perfect group stage against three highly challenging opponents, the coach regretted the injury to forward Yéremy Pino, the severity of which has yet to be determined. With qualification already secured, Spain now awaits the round of 16 with the aim of taking it one step at a time. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.