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"There is not a unique model to follow in football, nothing we can call dogma, nothing
we can say that is the best thing for us to do. But when I look at our recent history
in qualification games... out of 20 games we have played, 10 for the World Cup, 8 for
the Euros, plus two for this qualification now (for the 2014 World Cup), having won all
twenty of them is something unbelievable. We have played with a recognised number nine
and we have played without one. So far our statistics are excellent, with or without
a number nine (on the field)."
"In football, you always have to respect your rival. For me, France is one of the most dangerous
teams Spain has played against, so we have to make the best of the great time our team
is going through and make it a fantastic match. If we don't have a great game it will be impossible
to win tomorrow, not only because of all the good players they have but also because France,
just by hearing their name, will make us go out on the pitch with much more respect than
usual. We will have to give our best if we want to get something positive out of tomorrow."