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Jorge Vilda: "Making so many people happy is wonderful"

The national coach expresses gratitude for the support received from the president of the RFEF just after Spain secured their spot in the World Cup final: "We are where we are thanks to the work of many people."
Tue, 15/08/2023 - 16:34

Fulfillment: "The first thing that comes to your mind is to thank your loved ones. This is well-deserved for all of Spanish women's football. I'm proud of the team and very happy. We have a final ahead of us and we want to win it."

Changes: "The first half was under control and we had our chances. We needed to make changes at the start of the second half. With Salma, we had depth, and with Eva, freshness. We knew it was going to be a mentally demanding match, but we were prepared. We are very happy."

Sweden: "You can tell that they are a very well-coached and a solid team. They have shown great quality and I wish them the best in the future. I want to express my respect for their team from here."

Achievement: "What we're looking for and what motivates us is to make people happy. Making so many people happy is wonderful."

Personality: "This team carries their character in their DNA. We try to support them, but the credit goes to them."

Strategy: "We have a variety of short and long corner kicks. One of them is similar to the last goal, but the talent in how it was executed is thanks to her and the whole team."

Presence: "I think about and communicate daily with my family. You think about those who are present and those who are not because these are very emotional days and you keep your loved ones in mind."

"What we've achieved today is well-deserved for all of Spanish football."

Goalkeepers: "We have three great goalkeepers, which was something the Spanish National Team was waiting for. Cata's performance in training has been extraordinary, and she earned the starting position on her own merits. I'm very happy with all three goalkeepers."

Habits: "I'm not very superstitious, but I always try to step onto the field with my right foot and wear the same clothes during games."

Instructions: "We were able to talk to the players after our first goal and told them we couldn't let the opportunity slip away. I've always conveyed to them to keep believing and be prepared for extra time, which fortunately didn't happen."

Keys: "We highly value the support of President Luis Rubiales and the entire RFEF. My family has gone through a lot this year, and the entire coaching staff has pushed forward during very tough moments. We are where we are thanks to the work of many people and our ability to channel our energy into the positive."

"We have a final ahead of us and we want to win it."

Preparation: "The plan was to control the game and try to tire them out. We knew they would have their moments, which is why we held the quality of Salma and other players for the second half. I don't have to figure out her ability but she's only 18 and her potential is unknown. We will help her with the tools to reach her full potential."

Training: "The players use both legs. Salma works on it in training, and then it's easier for it to happen during matches."

Opponent: "We need to pay close attention to what happens. The other semifinal features two great coaches and they've rightfully reached that match. We have no preference."