“We Approach Every Match as Though It Were Our Last”
At 18:00, in the Villalonga Hall at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, Luis de la Fuente addressed the press at the official pre-match press conference ahead of Spain vs England, the final matchday of the UEFA Nations League group stage.
Are all the players fit? “Almost everyone is fit to train today and play tomorrow. The only player with an issue is Grimaldo. Several players have been dealing with flu-like symptoms, and he had a difficult night. The others are fine.”
44 competitive matches unbeaten: “I think this unbeaten run has already established an era. We will see whether anyone surpasses it in the future. But we do not want to stop here; we want to keep breaking records. This team has enormous ambition. We compete with an obsession: we approach every match as though it were our last.”
🎙️ “We will see whether anyone surpasses these records in the future, but as things stand, we are the national team with the longest unbeaten run in the history of world football.” ➡️ “We are not stopping here. We want to achieve more milestones and go even further.” 🗣️ Luis de la Fuente. #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague https://t.co/iZMaiyw8Wq
— Spain Men’s National Football Team (@SEFutbol) 14 November 2026
Would a draw against England be enough? “I can guarantee you it would not. We want to win tomorrow. We have won 12 matches in a row and want to make it 13. I can assure you that winning is the only thing on our minds tomorrow.”
England: “There is very little difference between France, England, Portugal... There is little to separate the six or seven leading national teams, and any of them can beat you, especially in a single match. We are at the pinnacle of world football, and both teams are enjoying their best periods in a long time.”
🎙️ “Two of the world’s football powerhouses are facing each other. This is one of the best matches you can watch.” ➡️ “Of the different footballing models, I would choose ours, because our players are suited to it.” 🗣️ Luis de la Fuente. #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague https://t.co/0TF2D49pTF
— Spain Men’s National Football Team (@SEFutbol) 14 November 2026
Tomorrow’s match: “This is the final match we will play, and we have to produce our best performance. Our opponents in the last five matches have pushed us hard. They are highly motivated and are working hard to try to beat us.”
Visit to Barrenetxea: “It makes me very proud that the players, coaching staff and Aitor Karanka went to see him. I could not go myself, but I have spoken to him. We share a family spirit, and that is what brings us together. This is a good group: we care about one another, share things and talk about all sorts of subjects. He seemed in good spirits, even though he is going through a difficult time.”
🎙️ “We share a family spirit that brings us together. That is the strength of this group, and it goes beyond the professional side of things.” ➡️ “When someone is going through a difficult time, the others are there for them. That defines our character.” 🗣️ Luis de la Fuente. #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague https://t.co/8YaiyRQnJ5
— Spain Men’s National Football Team (@SEFutbol) 14 November 2026
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