Spain is quietly preparing for its World Cup and just like the French team, La Roja was able to recover the finalists of the last Champions League. David Raya and Martin Zubimendi joined the selection with the logical disappointment of not having lifted the Cup. But for coach Luis de la Fuente, losing in the final is nothing dramatic. On the contrary.
“David Raya and Martin Zubimendi are joining us this afternoon. But listen, I would have liked to lose, lose eh, during the 15 years of my career, 15 Champions Leagues. Listen carefully to what I say: lose. Do you know what it’s like to be in the Champions League final and lose it? And what’s more, unfortunately on penalties. They must be proud, I am proud of them. I would be proud in their place. National champions and Champions League finalists. A great year for them. They should be happy. They can be proud of what they have accomplished. They will have other opportunities.”
