How Oyarzabal shows Spain are more than just Yamal - Azpilicueta
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.
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"We appreciate him, even if he is not seen as a superstar by others."
— Cesar Azpilicueta , Athlete
Key People
Spanish footballer who scored Spain's last World Cup goal against Japan.
Borja Iglesias is a Spanish striker who plays for Celta Vigo.
Cesar Azpilicueta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Ferran Torres is a forward for the Spanish national football team and plays for Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Mikel Oyarzabal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
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Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.
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