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Spain coach De la Fuente vows rotation, keeps goalkeeper secret and bans boos for Joan Garcia

Ahead of the Egypt friendly at RCDE Stadium, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente promised rotation without lowering standards, kept the goalkeeper decision private, and asked fans not to boo Joan Garcia.

Mar 30th 2026 · Spain

Insights

De la Fuente said he will refresh the lineup while keeping the team competitive.
He refused to reveal the starting goalkeeper and said the choice will be announced before the match.
He urged fans not to boo Joan Garcia and asked supporters to come to cheer.
He described a core group of about 20 to 22 players as likely World Cup picks.
He rejected club pressure, saying this national team window is for the selection and demanding mutual respect.
He warned Spain must perform almost perfectly to beat top rivals and compete for the World Cup.

Sources

Roberto Gómez estalla con El Clásico femenino: "Que Florentino se cargue la sección" www.marca.com
La afición del Real Madrid femenino respalda a Misa Rodríguez pese a recibir nueve goles del Barça: "¡Es mi portera!" www.20minutos.es
El De la Fuente más duro: exigencias para los clubs y palo a quién piense en pitar a Joan Garcia www.mundodeportivo.com
De la Fuente desvela por qué no se llevó a Eric Garcia: "Posibilidades las tiene todas" www.mundodeportivo.com
Luis de la Fuente, sobre los posibles pitos a Joan Garcia: "Los jugadores no son de ningún club, son de la selección" www.20minutos.es