Salgado. Facing Yamal and this player will be the strongest in the World Championship

The legend of “Real Madrid” and the Spanish national team, Michel Salgado, shed light on the strong confrontation between “La Roja” and “Portugal” in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Salgado said. In the statement published by the Spanish “AS” newspaper.“It will be a bilateral confrontation… Lamin Yamal Nuno Mendes is one of the most popular singles fights in the World Cup and this is the type of matchup that highlights the greatness of matches and tournaments.”

He added: “I think this conflict will most likely be one of the decisive moments of the game. If Lamine beats Nuno, Spain will have a big advantage, but if it’s the other way around, Portugal will win.”

“But I trust Lamine because she has a magic box full of tricks and when she unleashes them, she’s unstoppable. So Nuno has to give his best, that’s quite clear. It will be a physical battle between two players characterized by extreme speed, and it is the type of confrontation that can destroy any tactical system or individual tactical plan.”