'Absurd' to Doubt Spain, Says De La Fuente After Saudi Arabia Rout
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Lamine Yamal added a goal as Spain answered criticism after a slow opening match.
- Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup, serving as a statement from a squad that felt judged too quickly after one disappointing result.
- Georgios Donis, who replaced Renard two months before the World Cup, set his team up with five defenders and a 5-4-1 low block, hoping to restrict Spain's attackers despite being unbeaten for 33 games.
- Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal were the standout performers for Spain, with Oyarzabal contributing 2 goals and 1 assist while Yamal added 1 goal in the dominant display.
- Spain coach Fuente addressed the pressure after the match, saying, "When you are being questioned and if you have the courage, you always try to respond to that criticism."
- The Saudi coach Georgios Donis acknowledged Yamal's individual brilliance, stating, "When players have individual traits like Yamal, they can make the difference," while refusing to let one poor result overshadow his team's work.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: De La Fuente Hits Back at Critics After Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente launched a strong defence of his players after their emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting it was "crazy" to question a team that has now gone 33 matches unbeaten. Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026: De La Fuente Hits Back at Critics After Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0.
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