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Luis de la Fuente praises Cucurella after Spain win over Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Luis de la Fuente praises Cucurella after Spain win over Croatia

Summary

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente lauded Marc Cucurella following his strong performance in a 4-1 victory against Croatia. Cucurella, who joined Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer, has shown inconsistencies at the club level but excelled in the national team setup. De la Fuente noted that many players often perform better for Spain, attributing this to a comfortable fit within the team’s style of play. Cucurella faces pressure to deliver consistent performances for Real Madrid after a rocky start to the season.

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By the Numbers

•Cucurella starred in Spain's 4-1 win against Croatia.
•De la Fuente calls Cucurella's performance sensational.
•Cucurella's club performances have raised concerns since his transfer.
•Real Madrid needs Cucurella to improve after a shaky start.
•Pressure mounts for Cucurella following inconsistent displays.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Real Madrid defender: ‘He is sensational’

What they're saying

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Marc Cucurella was one of Real Madrid’s star signings of the summer, and he went on to produce a stellar World Cup performance after his official transfer to the Spanish club.He arrived from Chelsea...
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