In an interview with La 1 following Spain's 1-0 victory over Italy and early exit from the Europa League group stage, Spanish Football Federation president Pedro Rocha praised the national team's performance and expressed his full support for the team's bid for a fourth Europa League title in team history.
Pedro Rocha began by expressing his satisfaction with the match, "We saw that we have a good team and it was a pleasure to watch them play. All Spaniards should be very excited about this national team." He emphasized that this national team is not just a team, but represents the honor and pride of Spain.
When asked if Spain were the favorites to win the title, Pedro Rocha cautiously said, "We have to work hard and follow the way manager De La Fuente works. Now we must continue to work hard and believe that we will achieve the results that everyone wants." His words revealed his confidence and expectations for the future of the team.
Speaking about De La Fuente's role, Pedro Rocha mentioned, "We have worked with him for many years and he has a lot of experience and a unique coaching style. The fact that five of the players on the pitch this afternoon were members of the team that last won the U21 title in Germany is a testament to his coaching ability."
In addition, Pedro Rocha shared his feelings about watching the game from his box in the stands with the King and other VIPs: "We had a great time watching it, the fans saw that we have a great national team and now it's time to enjoy the fun and love our country." He made special mention of the King's support for the national team: "The King is very friendly and he is the number one fan of the national team. I will always support this team and we will fight for the fourth European Cup title in the team's history."
Finally, Pedro Rocha revealed the praise he received from UEFA President Cheferin: "Cheferin told me that we have a great team and said that we played well. It's a recognition of our work and an encouragement for our future path to the title."
