This analysis reviews every statement from the Spain squad and head coach Luis Enrique after the Group E clash in Qatar 2022 on day two.
Spain kicked off their Qatar 2022 campaign with a stunning win over Costa Rica, and four days later they faced Germany, a team that had opened with a surprise loss to Japan. Both sides were intent on shaping their path as the tournament progressed.
Reactions from the Spain squad after the Germany match in Qatar 2022: statements, press briefings, mixed zones and posts
Jordi Alba: “We must keep pushing and aim to beat Japan.”
Contest recap: “It was a tightly fought contest with both sides prioritizing possession. We opened the scoring through Álvaro, but they drew level after a costly moment.”
Fluency: “The team has always stuck to our footballing plan. Germany is a strong, influential side. The responsibility falls on us to keep advancing.”
Work plan: “Confidence stays high, the work is solid, and that is the path to win the third match and top the group.”
Luis Enrique: “The draw earns respect, but we’re chasing victory in Japan”
“It was a very special day. We reflected deeply on how to live the moment naturally. Our family picture remains with us, even when not beside us.”
Xana, Luis Enrique’s daughter, would have turned 13 today — a touching reminder of what the team fights for.
— GOAL Spain
Tie Flavor: “Watching the game will increase my fondness for it. We are self-reliant, and I would have anticipated this result before the group began.”
Contest recap: “The first half showed promise, but we lacked the conviction to seize opportunities. At 1-0 they pushed forward and capitalized on a clearance error. We competed well with Germany, and if I watched the match again, I would be satisfied.”
Target Error: “Football is a game of slips, though we try to minimize them. I like that we attack from the outset. A draw is acceptable, but we intend to win and lead the group.”
Rodri: “He can operate as pivot or in central midfield and Busquets already has a card.”
Daniel Olmo: “The fans are behind us, you can see it on the field.”
The match: “I think we played a complete game until Álvaro’s goal, then we asked for control. We must stay calm with the ball and avoid unforced mistakes.”
Germany’s approach: “Every match matters. A victory would have put us into the knockout stage, but now we regroup.”
Area: “He has always started strong and won’t waver after a draw. The fans’ support is evident on the pitch.”
Rodri: “The draw felt frustrating, but the point is valuable”
The objective: “It could have been avoided, yet luck played a role. We expected a tough test because they left nothing on the field. The late equalizer stings, but the point still counts.”
The game: “Germany presses hard in one-on-one battles. We fought well and now look forward to the third match with optimism.”
Central role: “I’m growing every day. It’s a different responsibility, but I’m integrated with the squad and learning constantly.”
Morata: “They had one clear chance and they took it”
Álvaro Morata, who scored Spain’s goal against Germany, told RTVE microphones that the opponent was formidable. “They had a single chance and took it.” “We faced a great opponent. We must take the positives, keep working, and move on.”
Dani Carvajal: “It was a tough, physical match”
Rubiales on Luis Enrique’s future
On the Spain coach’s future, it was stated that several big offers had been rejected and that a meeting would take place after the World Cup to decide the next steps.
— GOAL Spain
“We know he has rejected multimillion-dollar proposals. We will reconvene after the World Cup ends to determine the path forward.”
Source: Goal