Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.
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Notable Quotes
""This team knows how to compete," Spanish football expert Guillem Balague told BBC Sport."
— Guillem Balague , Celebrity
""This is the result and fruits of collective work - great defensive solidity of course," said De La Fuente after their win against Portugal."
— Luis de la Fuente , Athlete
Key People
Aymeric Laporte is a French-Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Guillem Balague is a Spanish football journalist and commentator.
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.
Pau Cubarsi is a defender for the Spain national football team.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
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If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.
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