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Spanish journalist. If I were Mbappe, I would be worried
The Spanish press did not wait long after their national team qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup before a media war broke out ahead of the expected clash with France, scheduled for next Tuesday in a clash described as an “early final” between two of the most popular contenders to win the title.
Having defeated Belgium 2-1, the Spanish team kept its place in the semi-finals, and the French team advanced to the same stage after defeating Morocco with two unanswered goals.
“The final before the final”
the newspaper described “SportsThe Catalans described the expected confrontation as “the most difficult stage” on the way to the title of the Spanish national team.
The newspaper wrote: “It’s time for Spain to climb to the top of the mountain, the confrontation will be against France, which has the strongest offensive line of the tournament.”
He added that the match will bring together the best attack and the strongest defense in the World Cup, given that many see it as a “pre-final”.
The French team enters the game with 16 goals, having the strongest attack of the tournament so far.
Confidence despite French might
Although acknowledging the offensive power of the French national team, journalist Dani Garrido expressed on the radio.Cadena sir“His confidence in Spain’s ability to impose its character.
“It would be a mistake to deny France’s attacking power, but if our midfield imposes its style, we will be able to control the match,” he said.
He noted that the Spanish national team defeated France in its last two matches, in the semi-finals of Euro-2024 and the UEFA Nations League 2025.
“There’s got to be a reason why we’ve outplayed them every time we’ve met recently,” he added.
But he refused to consider Spain as the most likely candidate, stressing that the chances of both teams are equal, with 50% for each party.
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“France is afraid of us”.
As for the Spanish analyst Lobo Carrasco, he raised the bar with strict statements during the “El Chiringuito” program.
“If there is one team that France is afraid of, it is Spain,” he said.
He added: “We are not lagging behind like other teams.”
In the same context, journalist Miguel Angel Lara ridiculed the newspaper “Brand:About the expected confrontation, saying: “If I were Kylian Mbappé, I would feel worried.”
Warning about the danger of roosters
Despite the state of confidence of the Spanish media, warnings about the possibilities of the French national team have not been lost.
“Tiempo de Juego” program host, journalist Paco Gonzalez said. “I see that the most likely candidate is France.”
Meanwhile, former Spain international Poli Rincon has expressed his fears about the Roosters’ attacking strength.
“They can score two or three very easily and suddenly you’re three behind,” he explained.
He added: “France is the only team that can beat you by a big margin, even if they don’t play beautiful football or have possession.”
He concluded by saying: “Either we impose our style and keep the ball, or we go back home.”
De La Fuente and Yamal. We are not afraid of anyone
The coach of the Spanish team, Luis de la Fuente, for his part, confirmed that his players have enough confidence to face any opponent.
“We realize the great potential that France has, but we also know that we are the only team to beat them in the last two semi-finals,” he said.
As for the young star Lamine Yamal, he confirmed that his country’s team does not feel the fear of confrontation.
“If someone should be afraid of the other, then I think they should be afraid of us,” he said after the victory over Belgium.
He added: “Both teams are among the best in the world and maybe the best in the tournament, but we don’t feel any fear.”
