Luis de la Fuente: Being called favorites means nothing

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente has downplayed the significance of being labeled favorites ahead of their World Cup semifinal clash with France. He asserted that such designations are meaningless in determining the outcome of a match between two strong teams.

"Being called favorites means nothing, it's not decisive," De la Fuente stated during the pre-match press conference. "We are facing two great teams, it doesn't put more pressure on us. Being a favorite or not is worth nothing."

He stressed that the real pressure stems from the team's internal responsibility to themselves, their nation, and their supporters. De la Fuente also indicated that Spain has thoroughly studied France's exceptional players but believes Spain possesses its own strengths. The key, he explained, will be to impose Spain's characteristic style of play while remaining vigilant against France's rapid counter-attacks.

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Que te digan que eres favorito no significa nada, no es decisivo.