De La Fuente Celebrates Spain's Young Talents Following Nations League Triumph Over Switzerland

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Spain's national team manager, Luis de la Fuente, expressed his admiration for the young players who played a crucial role in their thrilling 3-2 victory against Switzerland in the Nations League. Bryan Zaragoza secured the win with a penalty during stoppage time. The Swiss team had twice equalised after goals from Yeremy Pino and Bryan Gil in Tenerife.

Spain's performance was dominant, as they managed 21 shots, with 10 on target, and generated an expected goals (xG) of 3.21. This match concluded an unbeaten group stage for Spain. In 2024, excluding friendlies, Spain has remained undefeated across all competitions, achieving 12 wins and one draw. This marks their longest streak of competitive matches without a loss in a single year.

La Roja will enter the Nations League quarter-finals as one of the seeded teams after leading Group A4. De la Fuente expressed pride in the young players' performances throughout 2024. "We are very happy," he stated. "It is football like that, and we know the high level and equality that exists."

De la Fuente emphasised the importance of valuing victories, especially against strong opponents like Switzerland. He noted that while Spain has always been a great team, they now consistently achieve victories. "The difference is that now we win, and we win everything," he said.

The coach highlighted that Spain is accustomed to competing at the highest level and achieving excellent results without dwelling on past performances. "I don't worry about it," he remarked. De la Fuente believes Spain has both a magnificent present and a promising future due to its talented footballers.

"Thanks to the great footballers that there are in Spain," he continued, "They are the best in the world." He praised their skills and stressed the importance of making them feel comfortable to showcase their abilities fully.

De la Fuente concluded by expressing gratitude for having such talented players at his disposal: "The message gets through quickly, and we are privileged to have these players." His confidence in Spain's current squad reflects optimism for future successes on the international stage.