Spain faces Saudi Arabia aiming for World Cup redemption

Spain's national team prepares to face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday as they seek to recover from a goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opening World Cup match. Coach Luis de la Fuente emphasized that the team aims to prove themselves after criticism, particularly regarding the fitness of Lamine Yamal, who returned from injury but was limited to a second-half role previously. Saudi Arabia also recorded a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their first match, adding to the tension of the upcoming fixture. Spain's performance is critical for their ambitions in the tournament, where their expectations are high following their strong pre-tournament positioning as favorites.

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