De la Fuente's firm and confident attitude has been evident in recent comments, where he criticised the way Real Madrid's manager, José Mourinho, reacts to refereeing decisions in the Spanish Championship. In a press conference, Mourinho showed photos of game incidents to complain about arbitration decisions. Real Madrid are currently fourth in LaLiga, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
Mourinho's approach contrasts with de la Fuente's stance, who recently said: "If I believed in manipulation, I'd be better off going home." The Spanish coach stressed that he does not believe in manipulation and that his attitude is based on his experience and confidence in his decisions.
De la Fuente will continue to lead the team in important matches, including three games in the Nations League. Spain will face England at Wembley, Croatia in Spain, and the Czech Republic also in Spain. The coach has renewed his contract until 2032, ensuring his presence in the team for longer.
Spain's next match will be against England at Wembley on Saturday.