On July 1st, Spain defeated Georgia 4-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Midfielder Fabián Ruiz, who scored a goal and provided an assist in the match, said that this current Spain team has the ability to write its own history like its predecessors.
Although he has not secured a starting position as a regular partner for Rodri and still needs to compete with teammate Merino, Ruiz is gradually establishing his position in the national team at this European Championship. After scoring a goal against Croatia in the group stage, Ruiz scored again in the first knockout round, helping Spain reach the quarter-finals.
In an interview with TVE after the match, Ruiz couldn’t hide his excitement: “I am very happy that the team has qualified. This victory is very important, and we did it. In the first half, we were not calm enough in possession, and the own goal put us on the back foot, but we turned things around in the second half. After Rodri’s goal, the initiative was back with us.”
Regarding his opponents, Georgia, Ruiz gave them credit: “They reduced their intensity in the second half. In the first half, we were a bit too eager to get the result, and it didn’t work out.”
Spain will face Germany, the host nation, who has also been impressive, in the quarter-finals. Ruiz said: “Any opponent will be tough. Germany is a strong team, especially since they are playing at home. But we believe in our strength. We want to create new history for our country. It will be difficult, but we will give everything against Germany to win.”
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