Luis de la Fuente praises Mikel Oyarzabal after World Cup performance
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lauded Mikel Oyarzabal as 'a great among greats' on June 26 following Oyarzabal's impactful brace during the World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. De la Fuente noted that Oyarzabal is finally receiving the recognition he deserves for his contributions on the field. This recognition comes at a crucial time as Spain progresses in the tournament, with expectations of continued strong performances from Oyarzabal. The team's next matches will be critical for their pursuit of success.
- •Luis de la Fuente called Oyarzabal 'a great among greats'.
- •Oyarzabal scored twice against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup.
- •Spain is looking to build on this positive momentum.
- •Recognition comes after a strong season from Oyarzabal.
- 1:11 AMESPN Soccer — Spain's unheralded Oyarzabal 'great among greats'
"Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called Mikel Oyarzabal "a great among greats" on Thursday, saying the forward is "finally" getting the praise he deserves after his World Cup brace against Saudi Arabia.
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