Marca: Yamal not fully satisfied after Austria match, looks to score against Portugal

According to Marca, Spain player Yamal was not entirely satisfied after the match against Austria.

Yamal was named man of the match against Austria, lifting the trophy and posing with it, but without a smile on his face. This speaks volumes about his ambition. Although he played his best game of the FIFA World Cup so far and was named best on the field by FIFA, he was not satisfied. Yamal wanted more; he wanted to score.

The tone of his post-match comments conveyed the same feeling. Yamal knew he had played well and that Spain had played a great game, but his nature was not to be content with the status quo. He has scored 1 goal in this FIFA World Cup, while Messi and Mbappé have each scored 6 goals, and Haaland has 5 goals. These statistics greatly motivated him, but also made him feel that he still had a lot to do in this FIFA World Cup.

Because Yamal wants to make history. He knows there are two ways to achieve his goals: to leave his personal mark in this tournament and to win the FIFA World Cup with Spain. He doesn't want to choose one; he wants both.

Luis de la Fuente is well aware of this ambition. After the match against Austria, the coach also admitted that Yamal is still pushing himself further. The coach also left a remark that almost sounded like a reminder to the opponents: "He still has a lot to say. He is calm, but at the same time very motivated, because he sees that other players have already shown that kind of presence, and he has not yet fully emerged. He will emerge in the next game."

Continuous Pressure

The truth is, Yamal's best version is starting to show. Against Austria, he completed 26 passes with only 3 errors, successfully dribbled 5 out of 8 times, and had 6 shots, 4 of which were on target. These are the stats of a player who consistently poses a threat. He just lacked a goal. At times, he even gave the impression of being overly focused on finding shooting opportunities, choosing to shoot even when there were other options. However, he never stopped trying. Throughout the game, he was like a relentless hammer, constantly attacking, proving that he is getting closer to his best form.

Spain needs Yamal to take another step forward in the decisive stages of the FIFA World Cup, and the winger is doing just that. His best form is coming at the right time. He can already change the game, create chances, take shots, and completely tie up the opponent's defense. Now, he only lacks the one thing he wants most: goals.

His next opportunity will come on Monday at 9 PM, which is 2 PM Dallas time. Spain will face Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo. This match brings together two very different generations of players, and also two people with a shared obsession: making history.

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