Spain head coach: "We have the best midfield in the world"

Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente has given a very high rating to the squad's midfield line.

According to the expert, the current Spain squad has two top-level players in every position, making them unrivaled in the world in this regard.

"We have two strong players for every position"

De la Fuente openly stated that he considers the Spanish midfield to be the strongest line in modern football.

"In my opinion, and I say this with great respect to everyone, we have the best midfield in the world. We have two top-level players for every position," he said.

According to the coach, the competition within the squad is also one of the team's main advantages.

The current squad was compared to the 2010 team

De la Fuente compared the current Spanish midfield to the legendary squad that became world champions in 2010.

"The 2010 team also had an amazing midfield, that is a fact. Football is changing, but I would rate our current team at almost the same level as that squad," the expert said.

This comparison has sparked great interest among Spanish fans, as the 2010 squad is recognized as one of the strongest in the country's football history.

Spain made history in 2010

The Spain national team defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the 2010 World Cup final.

With that decisive goal, the Spaniards became world champions for the first time in their history and ushered in an entire era in the football world.

Now a big test — Portugal

In the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the Spain national team will face Portugal.

Now the midfield praised by de la Fuente must prove its strength on the biggest stage. The opponent is also star-studded, meaning a real tactical chess match will begin in the center of the pitch.