Nations League Final! Spain faces Germany-conqueror Portugal
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente pays tribute to Portugal's veteran star Cristiano Ronaldo before the Nations League final. The Nations League final in the live ticker.
The final is also a clash of generations. As always, the focus for Portugal is on 40-year-old Ronaldo, while for Spain, the focus is on 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. The FC Barcelona teenager is considered a candidate for the World Player of the Year award, which Ronaldo has already won five times in his career.
Spain national coach Luis de la Fuente is eagerly anticipating his clash with Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old is a role model for many people, de la Fuente said before the match. He admires the attacker. "It's a blessing to face Portugal and a footballer who shaped an era and a legacy."
The Spanish club has high hopes for young star Lamine Yamal. De la Fuente once again emphasized how calmly the 17-year-old from FC Barcelona is taking all the hype surrounding him. "He's dealing with it calmly. That's what makes him so special," the coach said.
Yamal scored twice in the spectacular 5-4 semifinal win against France on Thursday. Looking back, da la Fuente said the match in Stuttgart was "historic" and a "homage to football." Of course, his goal is always to concede fewer goals.
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