Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expressed his pride in winning Euro 2024.

Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish manager, is full of praise for his team after their historic victory over England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. De la Fuente believes that Spain has a “generation of players who can make history” following their 2-1 win.

The winning goal came from substitute Mikel Oyarzabal in the 86th minute, after Cole Palmer had equalised for England following Nico Williams’ early second-half strike. Spain’s victory means that they became the first nation to win all seven of their games at the tournament, and they also broke the goalscoring record at the European Championship with a total of 15 goals.

Captain Rodri was named the player of the tournament, further demonstrating Spain’s dominance in Germany. Additionally, Lamine Yamal won the award for the best young player, just a day after his 17th birthday.

De la Fuente expressed his pride in his team, stating, “They are tireless. They will keep improving, competing, trying to win, and they all need to feel proud.” He also emphasized the ease of his work with this group of players, saying, “They make my life and my work much easier.”

The Spanish manager is thrilled with the excitement and pride that this generation of players has created in Spain. He believes that they have a long future ahead of them and can make history. De la Fuente also highlighted the hard work and determination of his team, stating, “We have earned this. Nobody gave us anything for free. The harder things are to get, the more valuable they are.”

De la Fuente praised the match winner, Mikel Oyarzabal, describing him as “always a sure bet.” Oyarzabal himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to score the winning goal, saying, “I don’t know if it was karma, fate, or who knows what, but something put me in that position to score that goal.”

The Spanish manager also spoke about the unity and camaraderie within the team, stating, “We have been here 45 days, giving it our all, and we feel like we are a family.”

De la Fuente is proud of the example set by his players and hopes that it will inspire Spain fans who have followed their journey throughout the tournament. He believes that the team’s hard work and dedication can show younger people that football players are not just “spoilt brats” but individuals who work hard and set an example.

Overall, Spain’s victory in the Euro 2024 final has left their manager and players feeling proud and optimistic about the future. They believe that this generation of players has the potential to make history and inspire others along the way.