Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, spoke in the post-game press conference about his message to the players: "I aimed to appreciate their achievements and acknowledge the pride we feel in working with them daily. We must continue on this path, and I'm confident we'll achieve great things ahead. Not every match ends in victory, but it's crucial to compete at this level, and this team is always prepared to do so."

"The Portuguese players mentioned we were the toughest team they've encountered, but we faced an outstanding Portuguese side. We sought to control the game, and had we not conceded the second goal, the outcome might have differed. Both teams displayed exceptional quality. Football doesn't distinguish between fair and unfair; you must convert penalties and secure the win. Portugal proved to be a formidable national team tonight."

"I don't believe we needed to handle the ball much better. We weren't lacking in effectiveness—we created strong combinations, clear scoring opportunities, and fluid passages of play. Our team showed immense work ethic, and we must accept that Portugal earned the victory on this occasion."

"We did our best to claim the win. They responded quickly after we scored, and I offer congratulations to Portugal, a superb team. They were precise in front of goal and resilient in response. Nonetheless, I'm proud of my players and their dedication."

"I appreciate that we positioned ourselves to contend for victory—it's valuable to recognize such progress, win or lose. To reach this stage, everything must be executed properly, as Portugal did. Both teams were in a winning position, and I'm certain we'll remain there consistently if we persist in this manner."