It was Dani Carvajal, the footballer who converted the last penalty into the goal that gave Spain its first title in 11 years, the first to convey the feelings of the team. “Winning this title was a unique opportunity for all the players who have been here for a long time and who have been left out of important championships very soon. Curiously, it was my first final without starting and I was able to decide, ”he confessed in statements to Televisión Española.
A victory that the Spanish defender did not hesitate to describe as “deserved” for the work done by the Spanish team during the one hundred and twenty minutes of play. “I think we deserved it during the one hundred and twenty minutes and in the end the penalties decided in our favor “, indicated the Spanish defender, who highlighted the “leading” role he had in a final, in which, as he recalled, for the first time in his career, he was not part of the starting eleven.
“I was very clear about it, I knew I was going to be the sixth to pitch and things as fate would have it today was my first final that I didn’t start from the start in my career. I don’t usually do it, but I spoke before in the locker room, I gave a motivational talk in the one that I got to get emotional and football things I have had to play and be decisive”, he explained.
“I dedicate this award to my teammates who are not here and to the previous coaching staff”, added the very grateful goalkeeper Unai Simón, remembering Luis Enrique. “Indeed, Luis Enrique is part of this. And Luis de la Fuente has finished the job”, answered Luis Rubiales, president of the RFEF. “I have also remembered Luis Enrique. And from Busquets, who was our captain”, added captain Jordi Alba.
“We really wanted to win this award. We radiate happiness. We have beaten one of the best teams in the world with players who have a lot of experience. Soccer is expensive, it costs a lot to win but Spain has a great group. Young people who have fought until the end”, claimed Rodri, MVP of the final. The team will celebrate the title this Sunday at the WiZink Center, which will open its doors at 6:00 p.m. At 19.15 the champions will arrive.
“I have no words. I am very happy and we hope to win more titles in the future. I was very calm with the penalty shootout. They have earned it. Now we are going to rest and celebrate. And then we will think about qualifying for the Eurocup”, sentenced the coach Luis de la Fuente.
