Rodri says Spain has the capacity to defeat France

Manchester City midfielder bases confidence in the latest victories of “Les Bleus”, while “La Roonery” aims to reach the first world final since 2010.

Rodri is not afraid of facing one of the tournament's favourites.

Speaking before match at “stadium AT&T”, winner of the “GoldenTop”, stressed that Spain has already proved it can defeat France.

France is one of the best teams here and is in excellent shape, but Spain is also. We can defeat them, we've shown this at the European Championship and the League of Nations,” said the Spanish captain.

Success to France is not new to Roder. He was part of the team that eliminated France at the U19 European semifinal in 2015, as well as the Euro-2024 semifinal and the League of Nations last summer.

Speaking of Coach Louis de la Fuente, Rodry said:

Louis de la Fuente hasn't changed at all. That's where he started building everything we're seeing today”

Even though many expect another show like last year's 5-4th victory, Rodrick thinks this confrontation will be much more careful.

The World Cup effects are quite different. I don't think it's gonna be that open. ”

An important part of Spain's tactical plan is 19-year-old talent Lamine Yamal. Rodri, however, believes that his associate should find the balance between the extraordinary talent and the emotional pressure that such a tournament brings.

I think it needs to calm down a little bit, control the anxiety that sometimes will prove itself. He's a very important player for us, for what he does with and without the ball, and he's a very intelligent guy. True, he is only 19 years old, and at some point in the game, we need to help him calm down. ”

Although Yamal has not yet scored on this World Cup, national leaders continue to support him fully.

“He's a hearing guy who always wants to learn,” Rodri added, naming Barcelona's talent as an example for others.

The confidence that prevails in the Spanish camp has not gone unnoticed by the French. From France's camp, Real Madrid's new defender, Ibrahima Konate, stated that “Les Bleus” are standing on the ground and do not pay attention to claims that they should fear Spain.

France aims to avenge the adoption at Euro-2024, but it is aware that it cannot focus solely on Lamine Yamal, since Spain has qualities in each department.

“France has great qualities in the attack, but would also isolate its defence force,” concluded Rodri.

“They are highly protected by low block, very physical and aggressive. We need to get the fight where we want to go to”. Periscope.