Victor Muñoz: 'I've learned to listen to my body'

Spanish national team player Víctor Muñoz has gained a new understanding of his physical limits after a recent injury setback. He stated he has learned "to listen" to his body, a crucial lesson after his recovery process.

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I'm better. Good in dynamics with the team. I'm regaining those sensations, although it's complicated because I've been out for a long time, but I'm ready if the team needs me.

Muñoz is now feeling prepared to contribute to the team if called upon for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Portugal. "I'm better. Good in dynamics with the team. I'm regaining those sensations, although it's complicated because I've been out for a long time, but I'm ready if the team needs me," he told reporters.

Reflecting on his past, Muñoz admitted that youthful eagerness sometimes overshadowed caution. "When you're young, the desire to play and push forward is stronger. I've learned to listen to my body during this time and know what it needs. It's been tough, but I've learned a lot," he added.

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When you're young, the desire to play and push forward is stronger. I've learned to listen to my body during this time and know what it needs. It's been tough, but I've learned a lot.

Looking ahead to the match against Portugal, Muñoz expressed his eagerness to face Cristiano Ronaldo. He acknowledged Ronaldo's exceptional ability to find the net, calling him "decisive." "I'm very eager. It's going to be a complicated and beautiful match where we will try to play as equals, and if we do that, we will be close to winning," Muñoz said.

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I'm very eager. It's going to be a complicated and beautiful match where we will try to play as equals, and if we do that, we will be close to winning.