…Krejci’s dismissal and a late goal from Mikel Merino secured another victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side. Yamal and Rodri put Spain in control Yamal opened the scoring after just six minutes with a superb finish from the edge of the penalty area. Despite being surrounded by three defenders, the Barcelona forward creat…

…unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente made several changes in Oviedo from Tuesday’s win over Croatia, including handing debuts to full-back Ivan Fresneda and striker Roberto Fernandez. It was one of Spain’s star names, though, who lit up the game early on…

…sent the bookies back to the drawing board. The popular Lucky Rebel Sportsbook listed Luis de la Fuente’s men as a 9/2 favourite before a ball was kicked, but they were immediately pushed out to 6/1 upon that stalemate against the African debutants, with France installed as frontrunners in their place. Spain would down…

…unbeaten run, controlling the tempo in midfield while providing the balance that allowed Luis de la Fuente's side to dominate possession against every opponent.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.His composure, leadership and defensive awareness proved crucial as Spain overcame several top…

…and give my all for the team.” Spain target another win over France Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his side will stick to their attacking philosophy despite facing one of the tournament favourites. “We’ve already analysed France in great detail,” De la Fuente said. “We faced each other for a few years now, and…

…campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente’s side have steadily gathered momentum. Their biggest challenge now will be containing France’s formidable attack led by Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward heads into the encounter with eight goals, level with Argentina c…

…will now face the swashbuckling French in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the game would be “a final before the final”, given the quality of both teams. The post England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight appeared first on Vanguard News.

…seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Luis de la Fuente’s side into the last four, where they will face France after Les Bleus eliminated Morocco on Thursday. Merino delivers another decisive goal The Arsenal midfielder continued his reputation as Spain’s super substit…

Spain head coach, Luis De La Fuente, has identified four players who helped his team to defeat Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Monday. De La Fuente watched as a late goal from Mikel Merino gave Spain a 1-0 win against Portugal. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, the 65-year-old poin…

…Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench. Spain boss Luis de la Fuente, meanwhile, has retained the same XI that eased past Austria 3-0 in the previous round. Portugal will once again look to veteran forward Ronaldo for inspiration as they seek a place in the semi-finals, with the 41-yea…

…of Chelsea. Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises. They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal. While Ronaldo is playing at his last World…

…I am happy because, in every aspect, we came close to perfection," said Spain coach Luis de la Fuente. "Every match from now on will be more complicated. Every match will be a bit more demanding. We are moving into a more critical phase" of the World Cup, he added. De la Fuente said his Spain side can still get better…

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona supersta…

…in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big step towards the last 32 following a shock goalless stalemate in their opening group match against Cape Verde.

…firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had been stung by the criticism after they were held to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape Verde, the African archipelago of just over half a million people who are making their World Cup de…

Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, has picked the player he would sign from another national team as his dream addition to La Roja. De la Fuente, who won the Euro 2024 with Spain, spoke with reporters ahead of his side’s World Cup second group game against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Asked to name a player he would…