Head coach Luis de la Fuente has stated Spain have to change into stronger and “a extra recognisable workforce” to beat holders Germany within the quarter-finals of Uefa Euro 2024.
La Roja continued their excellent marketing campaign by coming from behind to beat Georgia 4-1 within the spherical of 16, dominating after the match newcomers had taken an 18th-minute lead via Robin Le Normand’s personal objective.
“It’s credit score to the gamers,” De la Fuente advised La1, through AS. “They’re those who must interpret these conditions: after they must run extra, after they must run much less, after they will need to have the ball.
“Desperation and nervousness may have unfold however we managed to remain calm always and scored objectives. There may have been extra however it’s yet one more step when it comes to enchancment, confidence and safety for all of us.”
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Spain vs Georgia: Consequence ‘necessary’
De la Fuente known as the scoreline “deceptive” and stated it may have been “eight or 9-1” in opposition to opponents Spain beat 7-1 and 3-1 in qualifying.
Rodri equalised six minutes earlier than the break and Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo scored throughout the second half as Georgia did not have an try on track.
“You need to undergo,” noticed De la Fuente. “The counter-attack is your weapon. We’re very completely satisfied. It was an important match for everybody.”
Nico Williams with an absolute magnificence 🤩
He has been sensible this match to this point 🌟#Euro2024 | #ESPGEO pic.twitter.com/npe7dEXHrH
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Spain vs Germany data
Whereas Spain have additionally overwhelmed Croatia, Italy and Albania, Germany’s run to the final eight has not been flawless. Julian Nagelsmann’s facet solely prevented ending second of their group with an equaliser in opposition to Switzerland in second-half added time of their third match.
Spain have by no means overwhelmed the hosts at a Euro and De la Fuente known as the tie “very difficult”. “We all know what we’ve got gone via to get right here,” he added.
“[It’s been] work and extra work. First, we have to get well, after which we should be who we’re. We have to strengthen ourselves and attempt to change into a extra recognisable workforce each day, which we already are. In opposition to Germany, we have to give our greatest. It may’t be another method.”
The showdown between the heavyweights of European soccer will happen in Stuttgart on Friday (17:00 BST).
Germany haven’t overwhelmed Spain in six makes an attempt since Euro ’88, drawing three and shedding three of the encounters.
