De la Fuente praises Yamal after another standout Spain display
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal after the Barcelona teenager scored twice and provided an assist in a Nations League win over Croatia. De la Fuente said Yamal uses his talent for the team and that the squad appreciates him. Spain were set to face Czechia in Oviedo before a second match against Croatia.
Lamine Yamal scored twice and set up another goal as Spain defeated Croatia in a Nations League group match in Seville on September 29, 2026. The result extended Spain’s winning run as world champions.
Coach Luis de la Fuente praised Yamal’s team-first attitude and humility, saying the squad values him and appreciates his contributions. Spain were scheduled to meet Czechia in Oviedo on Saturday before traveling to face Croatia again on Tuesday under Slaven Bilic.
Yamal’s latest Spain display may raise his profile further, affecting young football fans who could see him as a role model. Barcelona and Spain supporters may feel added pride, while media and sponsors could increase attention around him. That attention may bring both opportunity and pressure for a teenager, and could shape public conversations about how young athletes handle fame.