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Cucurella discusses Spain's challenge ahead of Saudi Arabia match

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Cucurella discusses Spain's challenge ahead of Saudi Arabia match

Summary

Marc Cucurella addressed the media on June 18 in Chattanooga before Spain's second World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. The newly signed Real Madrid full-back acknowledged the difficulties Spain faced in their opening match, emphasizing the need to sharpen their attack. Cucurella anticipates a defensive strategy from Saudi Arabia, warning that any national team can be a threat. He expressed excitement about joining Real Madrid and shared his hopes of winning titles with the club. Spain's performance is critical in their quest for success, especially following a lackluster start in the tournament.

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•Cucurella speaks in Chattanooga before Spain's World Cup match.
•Spain struggled in their opening match due to poor finishing.
•Anticipates a defensive challenge from Saudi Arabia.
•Cucurella excited about his transfer to Real Madrid.
•Spain aims to recover from a difficult tournament start.

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Marc Cucurella spoke to the media today in Chattanooga, at one of the final press conferences before the second World Cup match against Saudi Arabia.The full-back, newly signed by Real Madrid, shared...
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