July 9th 2024.
Luis de la Fuente, the manager of the Spanish national team, was beaming with pride as he spoke to the press after his team's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-final. Despite the excitement of securing their spot in the final, de la Fuente remained calm and composed when asked about his preference for the opponent in the final – England or the Netherlands.
He made it clear that he had no preference between the two teams, stating that they were both "great rivals" and that his team was ready to face either one of them. The match against France had been a tough one, with Spain coming from behind to secure a 2-1 win. Dani Olmo's goal proved to be the winner, after Lamine Yamal's historic equaliser had initially given France the lead.
De la Fuente praised his team for their resilience and composure, as they withstood the pressure from France's talented players like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Theo Hernandez. He also mentioned the concerning incident after the match, where a security guard accidentally collided with Alvaro Morata's knee. However, he expressed confidence that Morata would be able to recover in time for the final on Sunday.
Speaking about the upcoming match between England and the Netherlands, de la Fuente said that his team would be watching with interest. But he emphasized that it didn't matter who their opponent would be, as they were ready to face anyone in the final. He also acknowledged the journey his team had gone through in the tournament, and how they had reached the final with hard work and determination.
When asked about the possibility of facing England in the final, de la Fuente replied that their focus was on playing their best and being strong in their game plan. He also expressed his happiness at reaching the final and bringing Spain to where it belonged in the world of sports. The final would be a chance for his team to showcase their skills and make their country proud once again.
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