Nuno Mendes, the Portuguese national team defender, revealed that facing Lamine Yamal, the Spanish winger, will be a strong test, emphasizing that collective focus is the key to superiority in the upcoming match.
Nuno Mendes
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
The Portuguese national team is preparing to face Spain in the Round of 16 of the World Cup next Monday.
Mendes told the Spanish newspaper Sport: "Lamine is a player with great quality, and it will be a strong confrontation. I love playing against players like him because they can make a difference."
He continued, "If we succeed in preventing him from receiving the ball, it will be a good start for us."
He added, "I love these challenges and facing Lamine Yamal, but the Spanish team is not just Yamal; we have to deliver a complete match to achieve victory."
He concluded, "It will be an enjoyable match for the viewers, and we will give everything we have to achieve victory and qualify for the next round."
The Portuguese national team qualified for the Round of 16 after overcoming Croatia with two goals to one, while the Spanish team achieved a big victory against Austria with three goals to none.
