Unbeaten Spain ready for whatever Uruguay throw at them, Laporte says

Spain's defensive stalwart Aymeric Laporte expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle any challenge Uruguay presents in their upcoming World Cup clash. With an impressive 33-match unbeaten run, Laporte believes Spain's focus on their own performance is key to securing a victory.

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We've gone 33 matches without losing, teams have played us in every possible way. It depends a lot on us, on how we're playing. If we're on form, it's very difficult to beat us.

"We've gone 33 matches without losing, teams have played us in every possible way," Laporte told reporters. "It depends a lot on us, on how we're playing. If we're on form, it's very difficult to beat us." He acknowledged that Uruguay will be playing with high stakes, but stressed that Spain's internal performance is the deciding factor.

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We're well aware they'll be going all out, just as we would if we were in their position. But it's down to us; we know what we have to do. We'll both be going all out.

Laporte also addressed criticism following a lackluster goalless draw against Cape Verde, admitting the team shared the frustration. "We weren't happy internally either," he said. "We're the ones most keen to win, especially against a team that was supposed to be weaker – or is weaker." However, he pointed to their dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia as a more accurate reflection of Spain's true potential.

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We weren't happy internally either. We're the ones most keen to win, especially against a team that was supposed to be weaker – or is weaker. But anyway, it's understandable. We get frustrated too when things don't go our way.

Spain currently leads Group H with four points, two ahead of Uruguay and Cape Verde. The team's preparation continues in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and advance in the tournament.

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What we saw in the second match is more representative of us. But in the first one we had possession and lacked the goal.