Porro Acknowledges France's Danger — but Warns: "The Small Details Will Make the Difference"
Spain's right-back praises the French attack featuring Mbappé and company, but backs Spain's unbeaten run to carry them into the World Cup final.
Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Doué, Barcola. Pedro Porro looked at that list and didn't blink. He acknowledged the danger — and then flipped the script.
On the eve of the semifinal against France, Spain's right-back spoke plainly to Mundo Deportivo: "It's possibly one of the best attacks at the World Cup. We have to be 200% focused throughout the entire match, because the small details will make the difference," he said.
But respecting the opposition is not the same as fearing them. Porro was quick to point out that the respect runs both ways — and that Spain arrives at the semifinal with plenty of credentials of their own. "They also have to think the same about us. We respect them, just as they certainly respect us," he stated, according to ge.
The numbers back up his words. France boast the second-best attack at the tournament, with 16 goals scored — only Argentina have netted more. Spain, for their part, have gone 37 matches without a defeat and reached the semis after beating Belgium 2–1, ending a run of 648 minutes without conceding a goal.
"We are also one of the best national teams. It's up to us," Porro declared.
The Golmetria model sees Spain as favourites for the title, giving them a 35% chance of lifting the trophy — more than double the 14% assigned to France.
The clash takes place this Tuesday at 16:00 (Brasília time) in Dallas. A place in the World Cup final is on the line. Who will hold their nerve for 90 minutes?