Fernando Santos, the Portugal coach, gives importance to the match against Spain in preparation for the European Championship “because it is a good touchstone to check in which state we got to the tournament.” “I don't like that this type of game is called friendly: It's Spain, and friendlies are played on the beach”Santos said, who confirmed that Guedes “has already started training” and that he has overcome COVID.
Spain: “Luis Enrique has a recognizable style, with high pressure and offensive play and he will try to control the game, which is the same as Portugal will be looking for. Spain has a good physical and technical level and will be a good rival to test us. They also Portugal will serve them, because although we have changed more than half a team since the title in the last European Championship we are in the group of applicants “.
Portugal: “Our plan is to be organized, have the ball for as long as possible and, when we have it, try to hurt our opponents and reach their area. We are a dominating team, while Spain may be looking more for spaces and against. It will be a beautiful game because we are two teams that, although we have good individuals, we know that the secret of success lies in the collective, in the group. “
Public: “Both our players and the Spaniards play the majority in great teams, and they are made to play with the public. Therefore it is great news that the public is returning to the stadiums, and I am glad that the match against Spain is with fans, and more in a great stadium like the Metropolitano “.
Outcome: “Nobody likes to lose and we are going to play against Spain to win the match, but at this point, now, the priority is to find ourselves, play better, grow for the Euro Cup. That said, our goal is to win the Madrid match, but without putting pressure on us for the result. “
Joao Felix: “For him it will be a pride to be able to play in Madrid, in his field and with his country. He is very happy in Madrid and happy in Spain, I know because he told me. And he is an important player for the present and the future From Portugal”.