The Spanish coach spoke loudly despite losing to Scotland

"You can always change a lot of things between now and June. What I convey to the players will not move an inch," De la Fuente said after the match at Hampden Park on the evening of March 28. "The team needs to work even harder and improve. Of course, we need to add some details. But I think Spain has an identity right now. I trust the players that have been called up this time. , as well as those who can't be promoted for their own reasons. I can bet on them 1000 times."

Spain were overrated, but were doused with cold water after 7 minutes. Pedro Porro slipped and gave the ball to Andy Robertson. The Scotland captain stretched for Scott McTominay to hit Inigo Martinez to change direction, causing goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to fail to react.

Out on the field with a 4-2-31 formation, Spain still promoted their forte with 75% of the time controlling the ball. But they attack ineffectively and continue to pay the price for mistakes in defense. After replacing Porro, Dani Carvajal let Kieran Tierney pass, leading to McTominay's second goal.

"You have to accept to pay dearly if you make a mistake in top football. Spain's two goals were an accident and there is nothing to blame the players," added De la Fuente. "I have complete confidence in the player, satisfied with what Dani, Pedro and others have shown. The future is ahead of Spain."

De la Fuente made eight changes to the starting lineup from the 3-0 win over Norway at home on March 25. There is an opinion that the 61-year-old leader is subjective, but De la Fuente insists that Spain's defeat does not come from changing the squad. He is also determined to win the remaining six matches to win tickets directly to Euro 2024.

Spain is second in Group A with three points after two matches and will be a guest at Georgia in the next leg in September. Before that, De la Fuente's teachers and students will meet Italy in the Nations League semi-finals in June.