De la Fuente: We pressured our opponent from the first minute

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his satisfaction following his team's convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup. The manager praised the overall performance, with a particular emphasis on the team's dominant start.

We played an exceptional first half and a good second half. This allows us to maintain our momentum and prepare for the important games ahead. The match against Uruguay will be difficult and very tough. Luis de la Fuente

The manager highlighted that the team is focused on improving their verticality and intensity on the pitch. He noted that the squad successfully executed these tactical adjustments from the opening whistle, keeping the opponent pinned back in their own penalty area.

De la Fuente also touched upon individual performances, specifically mentioning the excellent form of Lamine Yamal and the contribution of Mikel Oyarzabal, who performed at a high level despite minor physical concerns.