Luis de la Fuente: “I see excitement and commitment in the team”

Team condition

“We are very pleased with the attitude shown by all the players. We are also satisfied with their ongoing development.”

Riazor pitch conditions

“An outstanding job is being done day and night to ensure the pitch is in perfect condition. There are highly skilled professionals working tirelessly to make sure everything is ready. This is a World Cup preparation match, so it carries great importance.”

Rotation and playing time

“We will assess what the team needs in each match, always with the aim of arriving in the best possible condition on the 15th. We have complete trust in all the players.”

Leadership group

“Rodrigo will serve as captain alongside Unai Simón, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres. They share a similar profile to Álvaro Morata and Dani Carvajal in terms of leadership. Rodrigo has strong authority and influence within the squad, which gives us great confidence.”

Similarities with UEFA Euro 2024

“These are two top-level national teams. I believe we are ready to compete at the World Cup, understanding the complexity it entails. I see excitement, commitment, and similarities with the squad that became champions in 2010.”

Squad players and support group

“I want to thank them for everything they have done and for how well they have integrated into the group. Hopefully some of them can make their debut tomorrow, but the match must serve as preparation for the World Cup.”

First World Cup as head coach

“I am excited and very happy. I will be part of something historic, and I see the entire group—not just the players—very happy, which also makes me feel the same. We will fight to achieve something important at the World Cup.”

Lamine Yamal

“He will not be available tomorrow, but he continues to progress as planned. If everything continues as expected, he could be ready for the World Cup debut, but we will assess at every moment what is best for him and for the team.”