De la Fuente emphasized his team's tactical dominance, stating, "We were clearly superior in the final, and they did not take a single shot at our goal."
He noted that unexpected moments can alter high-stakes matches, referencing a clearance by Cubarsi that nearly rebounded into Spain's goal.
"Had Cubarsi's clearance in extra time rebounded off Unai Simon and gone into the goal, they could have won without a single shot on target.
Fortunately, that moment was dealt with well," De la Fuente explained.
Deflecting individual credit, De la Fuente said, "Luis de la Fuente's World Cup?
That makes me feel embarrassed, but I would like to remind everyone that this is the World Cup of a great national team."
Spain allowed only one goal across eight matches. "We faced only ten shots throughout the tournament.
But that goes back to having a defensive concept that was worked on and developed excellently," De la Fuente commented.
He highlighted the team's balanced statistics: "We have more than 100 goals across 50 matches, with a very small number of goals conceded.
It is a cooperative, generous team, with a carefully studied defensive organisation."
De la Fuente maintained complete confidence throughout the tournament. "Did any doubt cross your mind during the World Cup?
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Never, not even in the first match. I do not follow what is said outside, and this gives me more calm," he asserted.
He praised the team's harmony during their 52-day camp. "Over the course of 52 days, not a single problem occurred.
