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Luis de la Fuente: “We are expecting La Cartuja to shine for the big occasions”

The national team coach held a press conference on the eve of Spain’s decisive match against Turkey, in which the team can secure its place at the World Cup.
Mon, 17/11/2025 - 13:29

How is the team approaching the match?
“We face this game with enormous responsibility. We are the best team in the world and want to continue demonstrating that with authority. We also want to do it for our fans and to extend our unbeaten record… there is no shortage of motivation. We will field a top-level squad with the players we consider best suited for this match.”

"Todos los jugadores están disponibles para el partido de mañana"

Seville and the National Team
“Seville is my home. I feel happy here; this city never fails. I would ask the fans to continue supporting us as they always have. Seville is crucial for the Spanish national team.”

"Esperamos a La Cartuja de las grandes citas"


The players
“I am very proud to lead this group of footballers. They are the main architects of this story, and despite all that they have achieved, I hope the best is yet to come.”

His role as head coach
“For me, it is an honor and a privilege that the national team receives recognition. We must avoid labels and personalization; we are all the National Team and must represent it in the best way for the entire country and its fans. I simply try to do my job to the best of my ability and with maximum responsibility.”

What does the National Team represent?
“For me, the National Team represents everything. I was a passionate fan long before becoming head coach. It is a luxury and an honor to lead the team of my country. I believe this is the highest aspiration a coach can have.”

Spain among the favorites
“Spain is considered one of the top favorites, and that is true success. You have to be in the fight and have a chance to win everything. Winning or losing is sometimes separated by a very fine line. What matters is fighting for everything, and with a lot of work, we have positioned Spain among the favorites to win it all.”

About Aymeric Laporte
“Laporte is an extremely important player who provides excellent ball progression, the ability to thread passes, and enormous leadership. Aymeric executes everything we ask of a player of his profile perfectly.”

About Ferran Torres
“I met Ferran at 16, and we have been together in the U18s, U19s, U21s, and the senior team. He has played in many positions with me, and his versatility is highly valuable. His goal-scoring rate is impressive, his numbers are extraordinary, and it is a real privilege to have him with us.”

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