In the 6th round of the UEFA Nations League group stage, Spain lost 2-3 at home to England, ending their 43-match unbeaten streak. Forward Mikel Oyarzabal spoke to Teledeporte after the match, having scored a 2nd-half penalty.
Impression after the game
We struggled quite a bit in the final 3rd, especially after halftime. You just hope nothing else goes wrong and that, if it does, you are the ones who get the chances. But then the opponent took the lead. Fortunately, we reacted quickly. We should acknowledge their performance; they are where they are for a reason. It's a shame, but we must move forward.
England's consecutive goals
On the pitch, everything happens so quickly that it's hard to pinpoint exactly what went wrong. It's a shame, but the team deserves credit for the way we responded. We never gave up and kept pushing... We couldn't find an equalizer, partly because of their goalkeeper's excellent performance.
On the penalty and celebration
I would have preferred to score in a different way, but oh well. This was the 1st goal dedicated to my 2nd son, and I hope there will be many more in the future. These have been very special days, and I want to give my wife a heartfelt hug. Thanks to her, I’m able to stand here.
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These guys felt that they were unbeatable. Bravo to the three lions boys!!!!